Project Scheduler - Defence Industry
- Open Plan Professional
- Remote working flexibility
- Baseline Clearance required
- Competitive hourly/Day rate
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler/Planner to join a major defence industry programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing complex project schedules using Open Plan Professional (OPP) and other industry-standard tools.
Required Security Clearance:
- Australian Baseline Security Clearance (required)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Open Plan Professional
- Conduct variance analysis and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
- Perform critical path analysis and develop recovery strategies
- Create and monitor return-to-green plans for schedule variances
- Coordinate with Cost Account Managers for monthly performance reviews
- Develop detailed proposal schedules (Tier 4) that integrate with master schedules
- Create and maintain modification and fleet planning schedules
- Monitor and report on project milestones, dependencies, and risks
- Collaborate with project teams to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Provide schedule risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Generate customised schedule reports for various stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in project scheduling within defence or similar complex industries
- Advanced proficiency in Open Plan Professional
- Strong understanding of earned value management principles
- Experience with critical path methodology and schedule risk analysis
- Record of developing and maintaining complex, multi-tiered schedules
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
