ABOUT THE COMPANY: One of New Zealand's most recognisable organisations, currently going through an exciting transformation, and with a number of very exciting projects underway. This company offers an exceptional working environment, strong and supportive leadership, and treat their contractors as part of the family.
ABOUT THE ROLE: This person will play a significant role in a major programme of work to replace this company's web and mobile application, which is used by millions of Kiwis. They are seeking a very capable project scheduler to facilitate and chair meetings to discuss and maintain the currency of the project plan, engaging all team members in the process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain programme schedules- tasks, effort, duration, sequence, resources
Identify relationships, logic, milestones, stage gates and constraints for projects across the programme
Facilitate and obtain accurate and timely program schedule updates from project teams and perform QA/QC on information received
Guide the project leads on the big picture view
Monitor and actively participate in project and program scheduling issues while administering best practices and standards
Create and develop conceptual what-if schedules for multiple project streams
Determine project interlocks and dependencies
Perform Critical Path analysis and Earned Value analysis
Identify options for time saving
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as directed by programme management e.g. plan on a page for programme stakeholders – steering groups, communications
Raise risks and issues arising from scheduling activities
ABOUT YOU: We are seeking someone with expert knowledge of MS Project, as well as the ability to constructively work with workstream leads to agree effective and efficient delivery. Collaboration is key within this role. In addition, you will bring:
High level of proactivity and a willingness to ask questions
The ability to effectively work with individuals to elicit key activities to achieve outcomes
High level of drive and determination
Excellent attention to detail
High level of integrity and transparency
Ability to motivate others
WHAT'S NEXT? We are looking for someone to start ASAP, so please don't delay in applying. For more information, contact Nicola Stewart on 021 246 7617
