We now have an opportunity for a Project Scheduler to join our team. You will be responsible for maintaining a detailed master portfolio schedule which tracks program milestone across all programs and projects in the portfolio of the Program Management Office.Responsibilities include:Support project managers in defining discreet packages of work packs with task specific information for execution and scheduling.Proactively track and report on progress against schedule including critical path, delays, dependency management, and lead items required for project tasks.Provide proactive reporting on the status of the resource pool including net capacity and demand, upcoming skill gaps that need filling, over-allocations, and the impact on resourcing of delays in projects.Planning and execution of weekly schedule planning meetings.Produce business process KPI reports and time confirmation reports.Record and report on relevant project financials as required.Provide information in relation to scheduled and unscheduled activities to project managers and Heads of Office.Develop and maintain labour forecasts for routine maintenance and project activities.Attend planning and scheduling meetings to support the setting of priorities and resource levelling.Act as a point of liaison with the client master scheduler to ensure that the status of NEC and Client dependent tasks are kept up to date.Skills and experience:Extensive experience using scheduling tools and knowledge of common planning, scheduling, and resource management techniques including Critical Path analysis, Resource Levelling and Estimate to complete (ETC) and Earned value reporting.Expert user level experience with Enterprise Project Management Software (Clarity, Project Server, Primavera, etc.).Expert user level experience with Microsoft Projects.Keen analytical eye for detail and the ability to identify weaknesses in schedule design and setup.Assertiveness and ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels.Experience with facilitation of planning workshops to assess team objectives and interdependencies across the program.Reporting of status, deliverable progress, risks, issues and constraints as required.Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Experience with use of Fortes Principal Toolbox enterprise project management software highly desirable.Recent experience working on large transformation programs in the private or Government sector highly regarded.Ability to learn independently and grasp new technical fields quickly.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to multitask and deal with conflicting priorities.Exceptional organisational skills.Resilience and the ability to operate in a challenging uncertain environment.Perks and Benefits:Flexible work options.14 weeks paid parental leave.NEC Partner Product Discounts.Access to great discounts at many retail providers.Health and wellbeing program.Closing Date:If the above role sounds like you, then please apply as shortlisting will happen daily.About the company:NEC has a century-long history of innovation and for over 50 years in Australia, NEC has built a sophisticated technology and anything-as-a-service company which brings together the best technology and the smartest people driving customer service excellence. With a major focus on Public Safety, we deliver a complete portfolio of ICT solutions and services to large enterprise, small business, and government customers.We are shaping the most efficient businesses and creating a safer society by solving tomorrow's technology challenges.Become part of OneNEC. Apply online now!NEC is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and supportive environment, so we can thrive together!
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