Master Scheduler

Req ID: 354577 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Master Scheduler to join our team in Montgomery, Alabama (US-AL), United States (US).

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Microsoft Project Master Scheduler with experience setting up and running a Microsoft Enterprise Scheduling Solution including the initial solutioning and ongoing support for a large multi-project Program to join our team in Montgomery Alabama. This can be a remote position with limited travel to the client’s site.

The Master Scheduler will work closely with the State staff and acting as the trusted partner supporting the full system life cycle of projects within the program by creating and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with reporting on critical path, staffing allocations and task slippage,  and advising project teams on the creation and maintenance of individual project schedules.  The Master Scheduler will oversee the scheduling process throughout the program with support from a junior scheduler.  They will report into the program PMO.

Job Responsibilities Include:

The candidate will work as a member of the Program Management Office. Working as the Integrated Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated  Microsoft Project resource-loaded schedule across multiple projects.

• Implement a cloud based or on premises environment working with the client and migrate existing IMS and Project schedules from MS Project to the new environment. 
• Maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on Contract Work Breakdown Structure
• Support integration of projects using multiple SDLC methodologies into the IMS
• Support an Agile methodology Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Advise Project Management of individual projects on detailed project planning and scope development for implementation of software solutions.
• Develop, maintain and continually analyze an achievable master schedule critical path for project, program and contractual milestones
• Work with project teams to resource load individual project schedules and analyze resource allocations across the program for over and under allocations
• Prepare project and program status reports based on current and forecast schedules; implement and maintain schedule change control
• Ensure individual contracts’ WBS are properly updated and current
• Conduct and facilitate weekly IMS reviews with program team
• Prepare trend analysis to identify problem areas and submit recommendations for corrective actions
• Prepare cost control, performance measurement reports, cost and schedule variance analysis reports, forecasts and studies

• Develop and maintain enterprise level custom fields and objects in Microsoft Project Server

• Perform project management functions including analyzing program oversight requirements, establishing and maintaining project schedule policies, and projecting out-year requirements
• Actively monitor project performance metrics to validate providing independent assessments of performance issues to upper management based on schedule metrics analysis
• Mentor Project Managers on scheduling best practices and industry standards
• Create and maintain a graphic representation of the Program Roadmap, within the MS roadmap feature
• Support  “what-if” schedule scenario analysis
• Develop scheduling status reports and regular schedule deliverables, which are reviewed at Program Management meetings

Required Qualifications:

5+ years developing and maintaining schedule in Microsoft Project, including:

Experience managing resource loaded schedules

Experience maintaining Critical Path

3+ years experience integrating multiple schedules into an integrated master schedule (IMS)

3+ years experience collaborating with multiple vendors to ensure schedule compliance with a Schedule Management Plan

3+ years implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Project server or equivalent Microsoft online environment

Minimum 3 years experience in the following:

Experience facilitating program/project schedule meetings, proving insight on resource management, critical path and project interdependencies.

Experience performing peer review and Quality assurance for new project schedules.

Experience providing ongoing guidance and suggested improvements to schedules that are maintained by other Project Managers

5+ years using other office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience

Microsoft Project Certification

Preferred Skills:

Experience with MS Project Macros and Reports

Experience with State programs, especially Medicaid

PMP certification 

PMI_SP Certification

Experience with developing/maintaining program-level scheduling standards and procedures

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $97,032- $150,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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