Project Scheduler

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, maintain, and oversee comprehensive project schedules throughout all stages of project implementation.

• Collaborate with project managers and team members to collect schedule data and keep schedules updated.

• Recognize scheduling challenges and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Communicate schedule modifications and updates to project teams and stakeholders.

• Utilize scheduling software to design and manage project timelines.

• Prepare frequent schedule status reports that highlight deviations or risks.

• Analyze schedules to pinpoint trends and areas for improvement.

• Ensure adherence to organizational scheduling policies and procedures.

• Set up Microsoft Project projects, including defining start dates, calendars, and working hours.

• Create, organize, and link tasks while considering dependencies, constraints, deadlines, and milestones.

• Define, categorize, and allocate resources while managing resource availability.

• Implement effort-driven scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM), encompassing primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths.

• Address resource overallocations using Resource Graph, Resource Usage, and leveling techniques.

• Establish and manage baselines for tracking progress.

• Update task and project progress based on actual data.

• Conduct variance analysis by comparing baselines with actual outcomes.

• Customize and save user-defined views in Microsoft Project, such as Gantt Chart, Task Usage, Resource Sheet, and Network Diagram.

• Share and export project plans through publishing and Microsoft Office integration.

• Collaborate with project leadership within a cross-functional team environment to manage project schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• One of the following: High School diploma/GED with 10 years of experience; associate degree with 8 years; bachelor’s degree with 6 years; or a master’s degree with 4 years.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while working both entrepreneurially and collaboratively.

• Proficient in scheduling software, preferably Microsoft Project.

• Experience in project planning and scheduling.

• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office applications, and Office-Project integration.

• Understanding of critical path methodology for timely delivery of milestones.

• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM).

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance; an existing clearance is preferred but not mandatory.

• Knowledge of effort-driven scheduling, baselines, resource leveling, variance analysis, and Microsoft Project views and reports.

• Some experience with Project Online or Project Server is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Supportive team culture that values contributions.