Master scheduler

Job Requisition ID: 36130 

About the team  

Are you a scheduling maestro with a consulting and project management background? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring complex projects are delivered on time and within budget? If so, we want you on our Canberra team! 

Our Technology Strategy & Transformation (TS&T) team, is at the forefront of technology and innovation to help our clients imagine their business, solve the most complex business and technology problems and help them accelerate their transformational journey.  

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Master Scheduler to join our dynamic Public Sector team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your consulting and project management expertise to develop, maintain, and analyse intricate scheduling solutions for our clients. 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.   

You may have all or some of the following skills: 

• Experience as a Master Scheduler or similar role, with a strong background in consulting and project management.  

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget, in a client-facing environment.  

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) and their application within consulting engagements.  

• Expertise in project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying and mitigating project risks.  

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  

• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.   

What will your typical day look like?  

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated master schedules, identifying all milestones and dates to track project work, time, phase and resource utilisation requirements for end-to-end projects and programs.  

• Provide strategic advice and maintain reporting cadences to key stakeholders relating to schedule change impact analysis and program and project management activities, identifying risks and opportunities, portfolio performance and providing insight to support effective decision-making and project delivery. 

• Provide integrated resource modelling and forecasting across a portfolio of projects to integrate schedule and cost data to perform critical path method and earned value analysis that supports project plans, audit reports and submissions for investment strategies. 

• Undertake critical path analysis, monitor milestones and identifying dependencies through highlighting risks and issues, and recommend mitigation strategies against project deliverables.  

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage multiple project stakeholder expectations and ensure governance for reporting is maintained and program deliverables meet the requirements.  

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of scheduling and reporting processes and procedures, program, and project planning, ensuring compliance with current standards and frameworks. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology or related field preferred 

• At least 5 years of Project/Program Management or PMO experience with a focus on project scheduling 

• Proven experience with project management methodologies, processes, and tools 

• PMP or Prince2 certification preferred 

Why Deloitte?   

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

  Next Steps  
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now.  
 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.