Scheduler

Scheduler / Project Coordinator

The Role:

Leidos is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Scheduler to join our Civil division. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in coordinating project timelines resources and activities to ensure excellence in programme execution within the Civil Division Programmes.

This position requires excellent communication skills a strong analytical mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment coaching project and programme managers in Scheduling best practice.

This role requires UK SC clearance

What will you be doing

• Develop maintain and monitor schedules spanning multiple projects and programmes using industry-standard scheduling tools and software (e.g. Microsoft Project Server PWA).
• Ensure project schedule is integrated and aligned with program objectives timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers team leads and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project schedules and priorities. Facilitate regular scheduling meetings and updates.
• Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
• Track project timelines identify potential delays and provide recommendations for corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Generate regular progress reports including schedule updates milestone status and performance metrics. Communicate updates to project managers stakeholders and team members.
• Conduct what-if analysis to predict potential impacts of changes to the project schedule. Provide scenarios and recommendations for decision-making based on these analyses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project scheduling documentation including schedules progress reports and resource allocation records.
• Assist in the identification and resolution of scheduling conflicts and constraints working collaboratively to find feasible solutions.
• Contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of PMO documentation and overall Integrated Master Schedule
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project scheduling and contribute to the development of best practices.

What does Leidos need from me

• Demonstrable experience (4 years) in Project Scheduling preferably within a Technology Engineering or Defence-related industry.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and software such as Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address scheduling challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Certification in project management (e.g. PMQ/PPQ ChPP MSP) is a plus.

Are you ready to join Leidos all-star team

WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers a collaborative culture and support for your career goals all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance health schemes gym memberships annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging welcoming all perspectives and contributions and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE we work to make theworldsaferhealthierandmore efficient through technology engineering andscience.

Leidosis agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence healthcare government safety and security and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose:you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning AI cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You caninspirechange.

Collaboration:havingflexibilityto do your job is one of our core benefits enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home the office or on customer sites we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs andours.

People:Leidosempowerspeople from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow tobe inspiredand to inspire others. At Leidos we invest in technical academies career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

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:

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.