About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a long-term contract. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our program's scheduling and coordination efforts, utilizing your expertise to manage and administer the Program Schedule in Deltek OpenPlan. You will collaborate closely with over 15 Program Planning professionals and support more than 6 active subprojects within a Master Schedule.
Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring data integrity across our Deltek tool suite (OpenPlan, Cobra, PM Compass) and Jira, as well as driving the operational rhythms that keep our program on track. This position also involves shared responsibility for schedule baseline management, complex macro-based Excel job aid development, and control account management (CAM) support.
If you have a strong background in program scheduling, particularly with Deltek OpenPlan, and enjoy working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this role could be a perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Schedule Management: Administer and maintain the Program Schedule using Deltek OpenPlan, ensuring seamless support across multiple subprojects.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Program Planners and Program Finance to provide coordinated program support, ensuring data integrity and driving business operations.
- Advanced Excel Management: Develop and maintain complex macro-based Excel job aids to meet the needs of stakeholders.
- Schedule Baseline Management: Share responsibility for maintaining and controlling the schedule baseline, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Critical Path Methodology: Utilize your expertise in Critical Path Methodology to develop and analyze schedule networks.
- Team Interaction: Engage effectively across various program functional organizations, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must-Have Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Deltek OpenPlan Expertise: 5+ years of experience managing complex schedules within Deltek OpenPlan.
- Program Planning: 5+ years of hands-on experience in program planning.
- Advanced Excel Skills: 3+ years of experience in advanced Excel programming, particularly with macros.
- Earned Value Management: 3+ years of experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Schedule Analysis: Proficiency in schedule analysis using Acumen.
- Integrated Schedule Development: Experience in developing and controlling integrated schedules.
- Critical Path Management: Expertise in managing critical paths within project schedules.
Preferred Skills
- Agile Program Planning: Experience with Agile methodologies in program planning.
- Agile Earned Value Management: Familiarity with Agile Earned Value approaches.
- Milestones Professional or One Pager: Experience using these tools.
- Tableau Data Management: Skills in data management within Tableau.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to apply your scheduling expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment. You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in program management, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply.
Employment Type: Full-Time