Scheduler

Morson are recruting an MSP Scheduler to support our Huddersfield based client on an initial 6 month contract. Candidates will ideally live locally and be able to work a minimum of 3 days / week on site.The Scheduler will collaborate with Programme Managers and business functions to plan, develop and manage the schedules for long duration, complex Projects.Core Duties include but are not limited to the following : Planning : Consult with Programme Managers and internal departments to understand the structure, sequence and relationships of project and programme schedules.Schedule Development : Develop schedules that accurately reflect the sequence of activities, durations, resources and critical paths to deliver projects and programmes.Schedule Baseline Management : Control configuration of Project Baseline Schedules.Schedule Maintenance : Collaborate with internal departments to maintain the schedules : update progress, record actual durations and adjust sequencing as required.Assessment : Evaluate schedule performance, to identify deviations, conflicts and potential delays.Reporting : Report schedule performance to Project and Programme Managers, along with potential corrective actions.Schedule Integration : Manage the integration of schedules for linked projects and programmes.Issue identification : Identify issues including conflicts, constraints and invalid assumptions.

Functional KnowledgeProven work experience as a Project Scheduler on complex projectsCertification as a scheduling professional would be advantageous (PMI-SP for example)Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment would be highly beneficialProficiency in project scheduling software, MS Project, is essentialExperience working with SAP – or a similar ERP – would be highly beneficialBusiness Expertise

Excellent communication skillsStrong organisational skills : multi-tasking, time management, planning.Relationship building : capable of forming and maintaining effective relationships, throughout the business and stakeholder community.Problem SolvingAnalyticalLogical

Please be aware that this role is subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years continuous residency in the UK to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

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