Programme Scheduler

Our client, a global telecommunications business, is looking to hire a programme scheduler for a series of projects.

Working in tandem with the Project Manager, this role is for 6 months with the possibility of an extension, with a daily rate of £500 Outside IR-35.

The role operates on a hybrid-working basis with the office based In Bristol.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong experience in programme scheduling/planning for organisations across multiple layers of the business.
• Significant experience with stakeholder management.
• Strong organisational skills for structured panning development, implementation and management.
• Proven knowledge of programme and project management processes, practices and techniques.
• Astute business and commercial awareness, experience of or with the telecoms industry is preferable.
• Proven ability to identify potential opportunities and risks for schedule analysis and formally documenting such possibilities.
• Previous experience of conducting critical payment milestone reviews.
• Experience defining appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in accordance with the project delivery strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Programme Manager to develop a Programme Schedule for multiple projects whilst considering all resources and customer requirements.
• Maximising efficiency of project delivery taking time, cost and quality into consideration.
• Submitting all project schedules for formal assurance and approval.
• Continuously updating project schedule, assessing comparisons between baseline schedule and work performed.
• Carry out impact analysis of schedule changes, variances and opportunities to improve project acceleration.
• Develop mitigation strategies with the project manager.
• Provide support in identifying any actions that may impact the Schedule’s Critical Path.
• Prepare and present Schedule texts for monthly progress reports.
• Attend governance meetings and travel to customer sites when required.
• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action before Schedule slippage.

About You:

• An individual who makes decisions with care.
• An individual whop adopts an organised and structured approach to work and business.
• Collaborative team player.
• A naturally analytical mind.