On behalf of my clients I am currently looking for an experienced Master Scheduler with current NV1 or above clearances to work on a large program of work in the Defence sector.
The role is being offered as an initial 9 month day rate contract (which is highly likely to be extended) and will be based from my clients offices in Canberra.
Key responsibilities and duties include:
Identifying the root cause of project overruns to develop and drive an action plan to minimise/eliminate the re-occurrence of identified causes.
Timely reporting of all project schedules including governance reporting for project control boards, program steering groups and for portfolio management.
Understanding of the operational process that will provide delivery to the customer in a timely fashion.
Ability to support and drive change
Collaborate with Program Managers and Project Managers to continually monitor and update relevant schedules to ensure they are maintained, agreed milestones are met and resources are utilised effectively.
Ensure the Master Schedule for each program / project is maintained.
Prepare standardised project status reports, and assists in validating and tracking project delivery activities.
To be considered for this role my clients are looking for somebody with the following skills / experience:
NV1 Clearance or above
Minimum 5 years in Project planning, scheduling or reporting roles
Prior experience in Defence
Strong experience gained in the project management space and demonstrable evidence managing complex projects
Proficient in Enterprise Project Scheduling Tools and Applications - MS Project preferred
Experience in using PowerBI to generate insights and analysis (desirable)
Analytical skills, attention to detail/accuracy and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience in a Professional Services environment
Experience managing difficult stakeholders of various seniority
Experience using MS project for Scheduling
Tertiary qualified (degree) mandatory
Project Management Professional (PMP certified) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent (e.g. Prince II) would be desirable.
If you have the aforementioned skills / capabilities and would like to be considered for this role please hit Apply Now or forward a copy of your updated resume to Sarah Wallace (sarahw@oceansgroup.com.au)
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