EL1 Master Scheduler

The opportunity
Our client is a large federal government agency. They have a great opportunity for an experienced Master Scheduler to orchestrate and optimise program and project schedules across several large initiatives.

Richmond or Geelong based, with 3 days in the office per week
12 months initial contract
Daily rate range up to $850 inc super

The role
As the Master Scheduler, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating and optimizing the scheduling processes to ensure efficient and effective project execution. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of project management principles. Duties will include but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain comprehensive project and program schedules, incorporating input from various stakeholders, project managers, and team leads
Collaborate with project teams to understand project scope, objectives, and dependencies to create realistic and achievable schedules
Utilize industry-standard scheduling tools and software to build and update project and program timelines
Monitor and allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal project performance
Work closely with project managers and branch managers to identify resource constraints and recommend solutions
Conduct resource planning and analysis to optimize team efficiency
Identify and analyse critical paths within project schedules, highlighting potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies
Regularly review and update schedules to reflect changes in project scope, timelines, and resource availability
Facilitate regular communication among project teams to ensure awareness of schedule updates, changes, and potential impacts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various project schedules and ensure alignment with overall organizational goals
Proactively identify potential scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and risks, and propose solutions to mitigate these issues
Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to assess the impact of changes on project timelines and overall delivery

About you
To be considered for these roles you will need:

Demonstrated experience in conducting master scheduling for digital transformation projects, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change
Experience creating schedules and managing resource constraints in a large enterprise
Strong understanding of resource scheduling, and project management with the ability to create pragmatic schedules highlight issues for resolution such as resource constraints and dependencies on different skillsets
Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management, and proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve required outcomes
Experience of portfolio and project management (PPM) tools such as MS project, Clarizen and Jira
Relevant industry project management and scheduling related qualifications

Please note that our client is a federal government department and they can only consider applicants who are Australian Citizens.

Apply:
Please submit your resume ASAP. For more information, please contact jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com.

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