Project Scheduler / Planner

The opportunity
Our client is an international technology and engineering firm who are ramping up a new very large multi-year program of work in Melbourne. They are seeking a Project Scheduler/Planner to join their Melbourne office in a permanent role.

The role
As the Project Scheduler / Planner, you will support the Program Manager from the early stages of a complex, high-profile program of work that will include both hardware and software development, testing, rollout, maintenance and support. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Developing and Maintaining projet schedules and ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines
• Ensuring that project timelines, project dependencies, and interdependencies between projects and programs are effectively managed
• Optimising project efficiency and contributing to successful project outcomes
• Tracking project progress against established schedules and milestones
• Report on project status and provide regular updates to project managers and leadership
• Generating reports and presentations for project reviews and stakeholder communication
• Integrating and automating the program view feed from the projects and other sources such as Financial systems

About you
The successful applicant will have:

• Solid experience in a previous project or program scheduling / planning role
• In addition to experienced schedulers/planners this role could also suit a senior project analyst with extensive scheduling experience
• Strong skills and experience working with Primavera P6 – MANDATORY
• A background in either software/technology projects, or engineering projects
• Ability to manage schedules of 15,000+ lines
• Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) and the ability to provide recommendations to management
• Excellent communication skills, stakeholder management, a proactive approach and the ability to follow up to ensure outcomes are achieved
• Must have full working rights in Australia with no restrictions or expiry

Apply:
Please submit your resume ASAP. For more information, please call Jarrodd on 0438 661 *** or email ***************@talentinternational.com.