Senior Project Scheduler

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Leidos Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Project Scheduler role at Leidos.

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, work to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role And Responsibilities

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior 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 planning and schedule best practices and how this drives project delivery and reporting. You will 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 ensure 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.

  • 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 requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a Baseline level security clearance.

Next Steps
  • To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
  • Recruitment process includes virtual or face-to-face interview and background checks.
  • Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In some cases this can place limitations on dual nationals, permanent residents, or former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
  • We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com for additional support during your application or recruitment process.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome 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 Advocacy Groups provide opportunities to connect and collaborate on shared interests and support our diverse community.


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