Master Scheduler III

Description

Project Scheduler Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Project Scheduler who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety, and is motivated by opportunities for professional growth. This role supports large information technology projects for an Investor-Owned Utility headquartered in New Jersey. The Project Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining, updating, and analyzing person-hour and cost-loaded project schedules in Primavera P6. This position ensures that all scheduling requirements, governance standards, and reporting expectations are met across assigned programs and projects. This role requires strong critical thinking, the ability to support multiple workstreams, and a focus on delivering reliable cost and schedule estimates to help projects achieve goals on time and within budget. The scheduler will also provide forward-looking reporting and insights to project leadership and stakeholders.
Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid) Candidates are preferred to be within commuting distance and able to work onsite 3 days per week. Remote candidates may be considered if they can travel onsite 3 days every other week.
Responsibilities Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 Perform schedule analyses, including performance reviews and trend evaluation Manage scheduling and dependencies across assigned SAP workstreams within a major modernization program Participate in scheduling audits and quality reviews Integrate cost- and resource-loaded data into schedules in alignment with project governance Partner with Project Managers and Project Leads to gather updates and adjust schedule parameters Collaborate with stakeholders at both project and program levels to ensure alignment Create and maintain scheduling databases, templates, and archives for historical, proposed, and active schedules Work with Project Managers, Financial Analysts, and vendors to forecast project financials based on actual schedule performance Advise leadership on optimal use of scheduling codes, templates, and reporting structures Provide forward-looking schedule analysis to support decision-making Identify schedule risks, delays, and issues; recommend recovery or mitigation strategies Establish, maintain, and report schedule baselines and current status Communicate impacts to milestones, critical path, and overall program timelines Support Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) preparation Provide earned value management (EVM) support Conduct critical path reviews and schedule quality assessments Highlight schedule risks and areas needing management attention Attend project meetings, capture meeting notes, and track action items Adhere to the client's Project Scheduler Standards and scheduling processes

Requirements

Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree 5+ years of hands-on scheduling experience with Primavera P6 Strong understanding of Project Management and PMO methodologies Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with executives Strong research, decision-making, and organizational abilities High attention to detail with proven analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in general data tools and concepts Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements Experience in capital project management with a project controls or scheduling focus Skilled in complex problem solving and evaluating information to develop solutions High level of computer literacy, including advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools

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