Senior Project Scheduler
Senior Project Scheduler
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Job Description
Were a Family Friendly certified workplace we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.
Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by our global experience and network of partners are working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
We have an opportunity for an experiencedSenior Project Scheduler with strong planning and scheduling capabilities to support a growing portfolio of work at Leidos. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of the planning and schedule best practices and how this drives project delivery and reporting. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the project management and technical (engineering) team to ensure all project dependencies scope of work and constraints are captured and analysed to ensue integrity of the baselined data. You will have strong attention to detail the ability to manage risks that may cause schedule delays and ensure minimal schedule impact.
Responsibilities
Manage and control the baselined Contract Master Schedule (CMS) including the Work Breakdown Structure and monitor all variances against the approved project baseline.
Gather inputs from product leads and technical teams to capture and analyse inter-dependencies scope risks constraints and milestones in relation to the CMS.
Proactively identify scheduling issues and implement mitigation strategies to support project objectives.
Analyse project status data to support management meetings and contribute to monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
Generate and assess schedule performance metrics variance reports and status updates; assist with program resource planning and forecasting in collaboration with Program Management and team leads.
About You
Experienced Scheduler with a strong ability to engage and collaborate across complex stakeholder environments.
Desirable background in large complex defence-related projects.
Proficient in using MS Project for schedule development and management.
Skilled in creating schedules setting and tracking baselines and conducting updates and replanning activities.
Brings solid technical expertise to support project delivery in complex environments.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a Baseline level security clearance.
Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies NetworkYoung Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
