Description Project Scheduler - Newark, NJ (Hybrid)We are seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support large, complex information technology programs for an Investor-Owned Utility headquartered in New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and excels at managing detailed project schedules across multiple workstreams.
The Project Scheduler will play a critical role in developing and maintaining reliable schedules, supporting cost and resource planning, and ensuring projects remain on track with scope, timeline, and governance requirements. This individual will also provide leadership with clear, forward-looking schedule analysis and reporting.
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)
Candidates within commuting distance are preferred and should be able to work onsite 3 days per week.
Remote candidates may be considered if able to travel onsite 3 days every other week.Responsibilities- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Perform ongoing schedule analysis across assigned projects.
- Support scheduling and dependency management within and across SAP workstreams for the client's modernization program.
- Participate in scheduling audits and quality reviews.
- Integrate cost and resource-loaded data into schedules according to governance standards.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Project Leads to collect updates and adjust scheduling parameters.
- Interface with stakeholders at the project and program level to ensure alignment and accurate schedule coordination.
- Create and manage scheduling databases, including templates and historical, proposed, and active schedules.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Financial Analysts, and vendors to support forecasting and financial alignment based on schedule performance.
- Recommend best practices for coding structures, schedule templates, and reporting tools within P6.
- Provide forward-looking schedule insights and variance analysis to program leadership.
- Identify risks, delays, and performance issues based on schedule progression and propose recovery strategies.
- Establish and report baseline schedules and maintain current schedule status.
- Communicate impacts to milestones, critical path items, and overall timeline expectations.
- Support Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) development.
- Provide earned value analysis and reporting.
- Conduct critical path reviews and schedule quality checks.
- Communicate schedule risks or potential delays clearly to guide decision-making.
- Attend project meetings and assist with documenting meeting notes and action items.
- Ensure all scheduling work aligns with established Project Scheduler Standards and PMO processes.
Requirements Required Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
- 7+ years of experience using Primavera P6, specifically supporting IT programs (not construction/engineering).
- Experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting on projects of varying size, complexity, and risk.
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Resource-Loaded Networks (RLNs).
- Strong earned value experience and ability to perform schedule variance analysis.
- Background in cost/schedule baseline management and schedule deliverable preparation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Contracts, technical teams, financial analysts, and other stakeholders.
- Experience contributing scheduling support for new business proposals is a plus.
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