Master Scheduler

NTT DATA•Montgomery, AL

6d•$97,032 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The candidate will work as a member of the Program Management Office. Working as the Integrated Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated Microsoft Project resource-loaded schedule across multiple projects. Implement a cloud based or on premises environment working with the client and migrate existing IMS and Project schedules from MS Project to the new environment. Maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on Contract Work Breakdown Structure Support integration of projects using multiple SDLC methodologies into the IMS Support an Agile methodology Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Advise Project Management of individual projects on detailed project planning and scope development for implementation of software solutions. Develop, maintain and continually analyze an achievable master schedule critical path for project, program and contractual milestones Work with project teams to resource load individual project schedules and analyze resource allocations across the program for over and under allocations Prepare project and program status reports based on current and forecast schedules; implement and maintain schedule change control Ensure individual contracts' WBS are properly updated and current Conduct and facilitate weekly IMS reviews with program team Prepare trend analysis to identify problem areas and submit recommendations for corrective actions Prepare cost control, performance measurement reports, cost and schedule variance analysis reports, forecasts and studies Develop and maintain enterprise level custom fields and objects in Microsoft Project Server Perform project management functions including analyzing program oversight requirements, establishing and maintaining project schedule policies, and projecting out-year requirements Actively monitor project performance metrics to validate providing independent assessments of performance issues to upper management based on schedule metrics analysis Mentor Project Managers on scheduling best practices and industry standards Create and maintain a graphic representation of the Program Roadmap, within the MS roadmap feature Support “what-if” schedule scenario analysis Develop scheduling status reports and regular schedule deliverables, which are reviewed at Program Management meetings

Requirements

5+ years developing and maintaining schedule in Microsoft Project, including:
3+ years experience integrating multiple schedules into an integrated master schedule (IMS)
3+ years experience collaborating with multiple vendors to ensure schedule compliance with a Schedule Management Plan
3+ years implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Project server or equivalent Microsoft online environment
Experience facilitating program/project schedule meetings, proving insight on resource management, critical path and project interdependencies.
Experience performing peer review and Quality assurance for new project schedules.
Experience providing ongoing guidance and suggested improvements to schedules that are maintained by other Project Managers
5+ years using other office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint)
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
Experience with developing/maintaining program-level scheduling standards and procedures

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining an integrated Microsoft Project resource-loaded schedule across multiple projects
Implementing a cloud based or on premises environment working with the client and migrate existing IMS and Project schedules from MS Project to the new environment
Maintaining Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on Contract Work Breakdown Structure
Supporting integration of projects using multiple SDLC methodologies into the IMS
Supporting an Agile methodology Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Advising Project Management of individual projects on detailed project planning and scope development for implementation of software solutions
Developing, maintaining and continually analyzing an achievable master schedule critical path for project, program and contractual milestones
Working with project teams to resource load individual project schedules and analyze resource allocations across the program for over and under allocations
Preparing project and program status reports based on current and forecast schedules; implement and maintain schedule change control
Ensuring individual contracts' WBS are properly updated and current
Conducting and facilitating weekly IMS reviews with program team
Preparing trend analysis to identify problem areas and submit recommendations for corrective actions
Preparing cost control, performance measurement reports, cost and schedule variance analysis reports, forecasts and studies
Developing and maintaining enterprise level custom fields and objects in Microsoft Project Server
Performing project management functions including analyzing program oversight requirements, establishing and maintaining project schedule policies, and projecting out-year requirements
Actively monitoring project performance metrics to validate providing independent assessments of performance issues to upper management based on schedule metrics analysis
Mentoring Project Managers on scheduling best practices and industry standards
Creating and maintaining a graphic representation of the Program Roadmap, within the MS roadmap feature
Supporting “what-if” schedule scenario analysis
Developing scheduling status reports and regular schedule deliverables, which are reviewed at Program Management meetings

Benefits

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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