Project Scheduler
Req ID:
131811
NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Project Scheduler to join our team in New Orleans, Louisiana (US-LA), United States (US).
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the creation, maintenance, updating and analysis of person-hour and cost loaded schedules for projects and programs. The position is also responsible for ensuring all scheduling requirements are implemented and adhered to for all schedule-based needs for the appropriate level of management and oversight are met.
Individual uses critical thinking techniques that are applied to project planning process and across multiple projects where necessary. He/she ensures the project has reliable cost and schedule estimates and achieves project goals on time and budget. The Scheduler makes sure projects have schedule, scope and risk controls implemented in accordance with Project Delivery Standard and in line with the requirements of Entergy processes. Additionally, the individual will provide Entergy Management with quality, forward looking data and reporting.
Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop all fully resource loaded, and cost loaded project and program level schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), integrated with all applicable vendors' schedules in accordance with Entergy's Project Delivery Standard (PDS), in alignment with Entergy's Stage Gate Process and as consistent with project/program specific contract and scope requirements
- Performing schedule analysis on projects
- Responsible for scheduling and dependency management within and across his/her assigned portfolios
- Schedule audits
- Provide earned value support
- Cost and resource loading data in accordance with program / project governance procedures
- Interfaces with Project Manager/Project Leads to gather data and adjust scheduling parameters
- Interface as required with all stakeholders on a project level and program level
- Create and maintain the scheduling database for all schedule templates and historic/completed, proposed, and active schedules for projects and programs
- Collaborates with the Project Manager Financial Analyst and applicable vendors for the alignment and forecasting of project financials based on actual cost and schedule performance as reflected in the project schedule
- Advise management on best use of coding / templates / reports within the scheduling software
- Provides forward looking schedule analysis to leadership
- Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
- Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules
- Establish, maintain and report baseline and current schedule status in efforts to communicate clear, accurate and objective project and program progress updates
- Proactive communication of scheduling impacts to major milestones and critical path activities in accordance with the project/program timeline commitments
- Partner with project manager and leads in preparation for the project's estimate-to-complete (ETC)
- Perform schedule analytics and critical path management reviews to determine and communicate the quality and accuracy of the schedule
- Analyze and report anticipated and current schedule status for communication to proactively focus management's attention of known or potential areas of concern or risk
- Attend project meetings, assist in taking and relaying meeting notes, action items
- Adhere to in accordance with Entergy's Project Scheduler Standards
Qualifications:
- May be required to be a US Citizen
- 5
years of scheduling using project management software Primavera P6 - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
- High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the remainder of the MS Office suite.
- Minimum 3 years of Project Management and Project Management Office
- Minimum 5 years of basic/generic data skills (tools & concepts)
- Minimum 5 years Capital project management experience with project controls (scheduling) focus
PREFERRED:
- PMI-SP and/or PMP certification preferred
- Primavera P6 certification desirable
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
- Work independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informed
- Complex Problem Solving -- identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate
Minimum Educational Background and Physical Requirements Required to Perform Job:
- Bachelor's and above degree in Computer Science, Information and Technology, MIS, Business or at least 5 years of experience in Scheduling.
About NTT DATA Services
NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran-status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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