Project Scheduler Manager; Primavera P6

Overview

Our client is 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 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 ensures project controls for schedule, scope and risk are implemented in accordance with Project Delivery Standard and in line with our client's processes, and provides management with quality, forward-looking data and reporting.

Location:

This position is located in the Newark, NJ area. Qualified candidate is preferred to be within commutable distance and able to go into the office 3 days per week. Remote candidates may be considered if they are able to travel to be onsite 3 days every other week.

• Build and maintain project schedule utilizing P6.
• Perform schedule analysis on projects.
• Responsible for scheduling and dependency management within and across assigned SAP work streams 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.
• Interface with Project Manager/Project Leads to gather data and adjust scheduling parameters; interface with stakeholders at project and program levels.
• Create and/or maintain the scheduling database for all schedule templates and historic/completed, proposed, and active schedules for projects and programs.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Financial Analyst and applicable vendors for 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.
• Provide forward-looking schedule analysis to leadership.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Conduct analysis to determine alternative actions or recovery on slipped schedules.
• Establish, maintain and report baseline and current schedule status to communicate clear, accurate progress updates.
• Proactively communicate scheduling impacts to major milestones and critical path activities in line with timeline commitments.
• Partner with project managers 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 schedule quality and accuracy.
• Analyze and report anticipated and current schedule status to proactively focus management on risks or concerns.
• Attend project meetings, assist in taking and relaying meeting notes and action items.
• Adhere to our client's Project Scheduler Standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related field. 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 in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to discuss with executives.
• Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Mastery of basic/generic data skills (tools & concepts); maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection guidelines.
• Capital project management experience with a project controls (scheduling) focus.
• Complex problem solving skills and high computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office).

• Primavera P6 certification desirable
• PMI-SP and/or PMP certification preferred
• Previous SAP project work a plus

Location:

Princeton, New Jersey

Job type:
Contract

Salary: $40 - 50 per hour

Work hours:

8am to 5pm

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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