Project Scheduler

**What success looks like in this role**:
Project Management and Service Delivery - Uses strong project management skills and delivery methodologies to lead the delivery of projects or sub-projects within planned timelines, budget, margins and quality specifications - Manages the development and integration of the entire project(s). Consistently delivers high value, "client ready" work, including communications and presentations, with mínimal supervision - Writes accurate and effective statements of work so that both the client and Unisys staff understands the project expectations and roles - Proactively reports project risk and deliverable issues to superiors for assistance as soon as possible - Establishes and manages the project plan (development, delivery schedule, resource requirements, 3rd parties, cost budget methodology, tools, standards and quality). - Uses appropriate methodologies (such as risk mitigation/management, change/control management and contract management) to manage major projects or a group of projects. Business Development and Client Relationship Management - May generate add-on revenue within the client. ;creating change orders when additional work required is outside the original contracted scope of the project and/or services proposal activity in Unisys portfolio areas - Develops strong client relationships - Communicates deliverables, conducts client meetings, obtains required client sign off and specifications, client acceptance and billing - Manages the performance of internal and external service providers in order to ensure the implementation of deliverables and resulting client satisfaction. Interfaces with sub-contractors. People Management - Staffs projects and maintains the resource plan - Provides mentoring, development and performance feedback to team members

**Project Scheduler Responsibilities**:

- Consulting with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective scheduling management system.
- Coordinating project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.
- Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating intervention in a timeous manner.
- Evaluating performance and preparing project progress reports.
- Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.
- Recommending actions to keep projects within budget, and completed on time.
- Keeping stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
- Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records.

**You will be successful in this role if you have**:

- Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of related project management experience or equivalent education and related project management experience - Experience leading multiple, projects of medium to high complexity, generally with up to $2 million of services value per year - PMI or IPMA certification as appropriate for local geography -Track record of successful engagement and client relationship management

**Project Scheduler Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP) will be advantageous.
- A minimum of two years' experience as a project scheduler in a related industry.
- Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Projects.
- Extensive experience in schedule planning and management.
- In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
- Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
- Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, blood type, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.