Project Scheduler
Core
Develop, maintain, and assure program-level schedules for complex Defence and national security projects, ensuring alignment with Commonwealth requirements and supporting informed decision-making.
Role type
Senior Project Scheduler (Defence & National Security)
Builds
Program schedules, Earned Value Management (EVM) reports, and schedule risk assessments for Defence acquisition programs.
Domain
Defence, National Security, Government Contracting
Required skills
Earned Value Management (EVM), Open Plan Professional (OPP), Microsoft Project, COBRA, schedule risk analysis, contract master schedule review, cost/schedule variance analysis, stakeholder management, data integrity management, Defence scheduling standards (ASDEFCON, CASG)
Preferred skills
Experience with Defence acquisition programs, knowledge of Commonwealth requirements, ability to lead schedule reviews
Technologies
OPP, COBRA, Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Develop and manage project schedules using OPP and other Defence scheduling software; Apply Earned Value Management (EVM), Defence scheduling standards and ASDEFCON requirements; Review and assure contractor schedules, identifying scheduling risks, issues and opportunities for improvement; Analyse cost/schedule variances and provide actionable insights to project leadership; Operate and maintain scheduling and EVM tools including Open Plan Professional (OPP), COBRA, and Microsoft Project; Collaborate with Integrated Project Teams, contractors, and CASG stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and timely delivery of milestones.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC