Project Scheduler (Health & Human Services) - Maximus

The Project Scheduler will be responsible for working closely with PMO leadership team, technical/functional experts, and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules for projects and proposals. They are responsible for the timely and accurate processing of schedule updates. Must be able to analyze the impact and extent of delays and significant schedule changes. The Scheduler will also perform project progress monitoring duties, as well as identify critical activities, trend analysis, dashboard reporting, Earned Value Management (EVM) review forecasts with progress achieved to date. The Project Scheduler should be proficient in Microsoft Project

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serve as a senior level individual contributor or project manager depending on project.

- Manage the resource allocation process within the functional unit and work cooperatively with senior management to ensure utilization goals.

- Serve as the central point of contact and primary interface for all project related issues.

- Manage client expectations effectively.

- Maintain and provide availability information for all resources.

- Facilitate team design discussions to ensure appropriate solutions are implemented.

- Ensure the project is in compliance with established standards and procedures.

- Ensure all appropriate costs are included in quarterly forecasts.

• Facilitate and prepare all planning activities and artifacts for complex initiatives including project scope statements, work breakdown structure, and detailed project schedule.

• Monitor schedule progress, and implement corrective measures as needed. Monitor and facilitate the tracking and resolution of issues and decisions impacting the project.

• Develop and monitor risk plans to ensure mitigation strategies are in place and being executed.

• Prepare and deliver project status information to stakeholders.

• Implement solutions to improve or enhance processes and services provided to our customers.

• Lead continuous improvement teams.

• Direct the activities of project management staff, and assist with prioritizing workload, resolving issues, and acting as point of escalation.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in related field.

- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• 5-7 years of Microsoft Project scheduling experience

• Experience developing complex schedules for Healthcare and/or Government projects

• Strong skills in critical thinking, interpersonal interactions (negotiation, conflict resolution, consulting, and mentoring), team facilitation/leadership, and presentation/public speaking.

• Ability to work on multiple projects under time constraints.

• Proactive, analytical, and process driven, with a strong focus on meeting deliverables and advocating on behalf of the customer.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

• Must be comfortable working in a team environment, as well as independently, and possess a strong sense of accountability and urgency in completing assignments.

• Experience in managing large corporate initiatives.

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EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$

110,000.00

Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$

145,000.00