We have an outstanding Contract position for a Project Schedulerto join a leading Company located in the Newark, NJsurrounding area.
Pay Rate: $50.03- $51.59
Seeking a Project Scheduler who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects in various customer business areas at an Investor-Owned Utility client headquartered in New Jersey.
This position is responsible for the creation , maintenance , updating and analysis of person-hour and cost-loaded schedules for projects and programs in Primavera P6. The position is also responsible for ensuring all scheduling requirements are implemented and adhered to for all schedule-based needs for the appropriate level of management and oversight are met.
This individual uses critical thinking techniques that are applied to the project planning process and across multiple projects where necessary . He/she ensures the project has reliable cost and schedule estimates and achieves project goals on time and budget. The Scheduler makes sure projects have a schedule, scope and risk controls implemented in accordance with the Project Delivery Standard and in line with the requirements of our client's processes. Additionally, the individual will provide our client's management with quality, forward-looking data and reporting.
Job Responsibilities:
Build and maintain project schedule utilizing P6.
Perform schedule analysis on projects
Responsible for scheduling and dependency management within and across his/her assigned SAP workstreams for the client's modernization project.
Participate in scheduling audits
Incorporate cost and resource-loaded data within schedule in accordance with program/ project governance procedures
Interfaces with Project Manager/Project Leads to gather data and adjust scheduling parameters
Interface as required with all stakeholders on a project level and program level
Create and/or maintain the scheduling database for all schedule templates and historic/completed, proposed, and active schedules for projects and programs
Collaborates with the Project Manager, Financial Analyst and applicable vendors for the alignment and forecasting of project financials based on actual cost and schedule performance as reflected in the project schedule
Advise management on best use of coding / templates / reports within the scheduling software
Provides forward-looking schedule analysis to leadership
Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules
Establish, maintain and report baseline and current schedule status in efforts to communicate clear, accurate and objective project and program progress updates
Proactive communication of scheduling impacts to major milestones and critical path activities in accordance with the project/program timeline commitments
Partner with project manager and leads in preparation for the project's estimate-to-complete (ETC)
Provide earned value support
Perform schedule analytics and critical path management reviews to determine and communicate the quality and accuracy of the schedule
Analyze and report anticipated and current schedule status for communication to proactively focus management's attention of known or potential areas of concern or risk
Attend project meetings, assist in taking and relaying meeting notes, action items
Adhere to in accordance with our client's Project Scheduler Standards
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
5+ years of scheduling experience using Primavera P6
Solid understanding of Project Management and Project Management Office
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to have high level conversations with executives
Excellent researching , decision-making and organizational skills are required
Strong attention to detail
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Possess a mastery of basic/generic data skills (tools & concepts)
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate
Capital project management experience with project controls (scheduling) focus
Complex Problem Solving -- identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the remainder of the MS Office suite
Desired Qualifications:
Primavera P6 certification desirable
PMI-SP and/or PMP certification preferred
Previous SAP project work a plus
Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
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