Project Schedule - New York, United States - Stratford Solutions Inc.

Stratford Solutions Inc.
Stratford Solutions Inc.
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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

JOB TITLE:

PROJECT SCHEDULER

JOB DURATION:
CONTRACT (12 MONTHS)


WORK LOCATION: 100% Remote


JOB CATEGORY:
SPECIALIST 3


RATE:
$90 per hour


Job Description Justification:

The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation has been tasked with recruiting a Specialist 3, Project scheduler.

The project scheduler will track dependencies across multiple program work streams, identify conflicts in the schedule, track/manage risks and issues, track burn for resources, maintain a master meeting schedule, etc.

The OTI Application team does not have sufficient in-house resourcing or skills to manage complex Integrated Master Schedules in MS Project, manage resources in the schedule, and enough availability to deeply track risks and issues.


SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Project Scheduler will be responsible for efficiently managing multiple work streams within the complex MyCity program. This includes overseeing project timelines, resource allocations, risk and issue management, reporting, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Task


  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, identifying critical path activities.
  • Coordinate with project managers to collect and update project status, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. This information will be used to update bi-weekly executive reports, which the Master Scheduler will maintain a part of.
  • Implement best practices in project scheduling and provide guidance on optimizing project timelines.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential scheduling conflicts and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Track and manage risks and issues throughout the program, ensuring timely resolution and communication to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate project schedules and dependencies effectively.

7.


Resource Management:

  • Allocate resources based on project needs, considering skill sets, availability, and project priorities.
  • Monitor resource utilization to ensure optimal allocation and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with leadership and project managers to address resource gaps or constraints.
  • Maintain an existing master meetings schedule across the program to avoid major conflicts Effective resource management, coupled with tracking hours, burn rates, and contract expirations, is critical to optimizing project outcomes, maintaining budget adherence, and ensuring a skilled and stable project team
  • 12 years of experience is a mandatory requirement.
  • Proven experience as a Project Scheduler in IT environments.
  • Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex scheduling concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in resource management and capacity planning.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure and software development life cycle.

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:


  • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
  • Certification in schedule management
  • Certification in risk management
  • Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework is a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
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