Project Scheduler

Leidos•Newark, NJ

8d•$65,650 - $118,675•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Project Scheduler for their Utility Technologies Solutions team. This role involves supporting large information technology projects, driving the execution and delivery of IT projects for an electric utility client, and ensuring successful project delivery in alignment with Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values. The position is part of a high-impact SAP modernization program, where the scheduler will be a key partner to project leadership, focusing on schedule performance, coordination, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across multiple SAP workstreams. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented project professional who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments and enjoys combining project coordination, scheduling, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. The role is critical in helping project teams deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget by maintaining integrated schedules, identifying risks and dependencies, and providing actionable insights to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
4+ years of experience in project scheduling, coordination, or project controls using Primavera P6.
Experience supporting IT application or enterprise technology projects.
Understanding of project management methodologies and PMO processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interacting with leadership teams.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality project documentation and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting SAP implementations or SAP transformation programs.
Experience working in utilities or other highly regulated industries.
Background in project controls, resource planning, or enterprise PMO environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
Coordinate scheduling activities and dependency management across SAP workstreams within a large-scale modernization program.
Partner closely with Project Managers, functional leads, financial analysts, and vendors to support successful project execution.
Monitor schedule performance, critical path activities, milestones, and project health metrics.
Provide forward-looking schedule analysis, reporting, and recommendations to leadership teams.
Support project governance by ensuring compliance with PMO scheduling standards and best practices.
Conduct schedule reviews, analytics, audits, and recovery planning for projects at risk.
Assist with project coordination activities including meeting facilitation, action item tracking, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
Support earned value analysis, estimate-to-complete (ETC) forecasting, and resource/cost-loaded scheduling.
Maintain scheduling templates, historical data, and reporting structures to improve consistency and efficiency across the program.
Help identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement throughout the project lifecycle.