Master Scheduler

**Sydney (preferable), or Brisbane**
- **12-month fixed term contract with likely extension, working on the Digital Insurer program**:

- **Exposure to large scale programs of work with a leading Agile organisation**:

- **Collaborative and supportive environment, hybrid working**

We’re never just satisfied with how things are - because we know how things could be. And it’s our expert Technology team who forge ahead every day to make those ‘what ifs’ a reality.

Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change. And that includes your own career. Being a part of Technology at Suncorp means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you’ll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions - with the aim of making life a little brighter, simpler and better for our customers and each other.

**Overview of the role**

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of the largest transformation programs ever undertaken by Suncorp - Digital Insurer

We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler (known internally as a Delivery Lead) with experience working on large scale programs with many dependencies. Initially a 12-month fixed term contract, it is likely the role will extend.

You will support the Tribe Leadership Team, working closely with the Delivery Leads to create, maintain, and manage the master schedule for this significant multi-year program.

This role involves coordinating with various teams and external vendors to ensure efficient resource allocation, timely project completion, dependency identification and management and alignment with organisational goals. Your exemplary stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills will be essential.

This is a great time to be joining Suncorp as we invest in leading innovation and technology transformation.

**What you’ll do**:

- **Schedule Development**: Create and maintain a comprehensive master schedule that integrates all project timelines, resource allocations, and milestones.
- **Coordination**: Collaborate with Delivery Leads and Scrum Masters, Vendors and SME’s to gather input and ensure alignment on scheduling requirements.
- **Resource Management**: Monitor resource requirements, availability, and allocation to optimise efficiency and mitigate scheduling conflicts.
- **Progress Tracking**: Track Mission (project) progress against the schedule, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- **Reporting**: Generate regular burn down reports on scheduling status, resource utilisation, and project timelines for management and creating understandable schedules senior stakeholders.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices in scheduling and resource management.
- **Risk Management**: Proactively assess scheduling risks and develop contingency plans to address potential issues.
- **Communication**: Facilitate effective communication among teams to ensure clarity on schedules, priorities, and changes.
- **Training**: Provide guidance and training to team members on scheduling tools and best practices.

**What you’ll bring**:

- 8+ years delivery experience in large-scale programs, including 5+ years’ experience in schedule management of projects across technology functions of Financial Services/insurance organisations or in top consulting firms
- Experience with Agile delivery practices
- Advanced working knowledge and experience in MS Project software or similar project scheduling software
- Preferred - experience in importing / exporting data from / to project scheduling software including JIRA.
- Exceptional skills in planning, co-ordinating and managing timeframes to achieve deliverables.
- Proficiency in creating, maintaining, and adjusting complex schedules, often across multiple Missions and Tribes
- Deep understanding of resource allocation, timelines, dependencies, and critical paths.
- Skilled in identifying bottlenecks and adjusting schedules to meet project demands.
- Expertise in scheduling software like MS Project and familiarity with tools like PPM, Confluence, and Jira, if applicable, especially for integrating schedules with project management systems.
- Exception stakeholder engagement and communication skills

**What we can offer you**:

- Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products.
- A range of flexible working and leave options
- Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
- Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
- Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.
- At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, va