Master Scheduler
Brisbane (preferable), or Sydney
- 12-month fixed term contract with likely extension
- Exposure to large scale programs of work with a leading Agile organisation
- Collaborative and supportive environment, hybrid working, excellent benefits
Overview of the role
We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler (known internally as a Delivery Lead) with experience working on large scale programs with many dependencies. We would also consider a Program Manager who has exposure to master scheduling and is looking for a change. 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 a significant HCM 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
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.
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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 service organisations or in top consulting firms
- Experience with Agile delivery practices
- 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 skakeholder engagement and communication skills
Delivery Lead(Master Scheduler)_Position Description_November 2024.docx
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for, please apply online today. For more information please contact melissa.turkington@suncorp.com.au
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