Lead Project Scheduler

2 days ago

Hume, Australia Nitrexo Full time

**About Us**

The defence business develops and produces remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. These systems are adaptable to suit potential customer weapon inventories and comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, fire control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our people achieve personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our future.

**What are the Benefits**
- Structured friendly and supportive team
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible Working Hours
- Working from home options
- Opportunities for further career development
- Free Parking
- Paid parental leave
- Employee incentive scheme
- EOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Position Overview**:
The Lead Project Scheduler is a member of the Project Management Team within EOS Defence Systems. You will be responsible for working closely with EOS Defence Systems technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating and managing project schedules. This position is responsible for the Master Schedule, assisting in establishing the EVM system and assisting in one or more project schedules as directed.

**Primary Duties**:

- Create, monitor, and analyse project schedules, master schedule and EVM system in accordance with standard of best project practice.
- Track, analyse, and report information appropriately to allow the project teams to manage their projects and evaluate weekly reports
- Ensure accuracy of project schedules and performed version control
- Lead the co-ordination of project schedules, tasks, meeting updates, and efficient distribution of reports
- Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity
- Monitor projects’ progress, including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts and progress achieved to date
- Track baselines, perform what-if analysis, and develop contingency plans
- Perform coordination of cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items, and work with the project manager to ensure resolution.
- Comply with and implement all lawful directions of the VP Programs and EVP Defence Systems

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Key Attributes**
- Effective communication, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively with a team setting.
- Proficient in project scheduling software such as MS Project or Open Plan Professional.
- Must have good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

**Experience**
- Three or more years’ experience in developing schedules and project management and Earned Value Management (EVM) is highly desirable.
- Tertiary qualifications in project management are desirable.

EOS employ over 400 people across the globe and considered industry leaders within the defence industry.

At EOS, we pride ourselves on creating a professional environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging workplace which is rewarding in more ways than one. We are an equal opportunity employer and we offer flexible work arrangements, flexible hours, paid parental leave, employee incentive scheme and additional annual leave.

**How to Apply**

**You must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance.**

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