At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead scheduling for digital transformation projects and manage critical path analysis.
- Company: Dynamic consulting firm in Sydney CBD focused on innovative delivery solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive rates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on agile and waterfall methodologies.
- Why this job: Join a team driving impactful digital transformations and enhance your scheduling expertise.
- Qualifications: 8-10 years as a Master Scheduler with strong MS Project skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Advance Delivery Consulting – Sydney CBD NSW
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of an established scheduling environment (Project Server, IMS, governance framework) and evolve it in line with the program’s changing delivery needs.
- Own and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all delivery streams in MS Project / Project Server.
- Manage and administer the Project Server / MS Project Online environment including reporting structures, security models, and data architecture.
- Define and implement the critical path management approach and maintain ongoing critical path analysis.
- Design and maintain the dependency management process and reporting framework, covering internal and external dependencies.
- Establish and chair schedule governance sessions with stream leads and program leadership.
- Develop executive-level reporting including progress trend analysis, schedule performance, and delivery risk visibility.
- Maintain the consolidated deployment run-sheet for release coordination across workstreams.
- Partner with PMO, project managers, and delivery teams to improve planning discipline and cross-stream visibility.
- Identify schedule risks and deviations early; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Support hybrid (waterfall + agile) delivery across concurrent workstreams.
Qualifications
- 8–10+ years as a hands-on Master Scheduler on complex IT transformation or digital transformation programs.
- Deep expertise in MS Project and Project Server / MS Project Online — including environment setup, reporting configuration, and ongoing administration.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or inheriting and evolving schedule governance frameworks, standards, and controls.
- Strong critical path methodology — defining the approach, not just applying one.
- Experience designing dependency management frameworks and processes across multi-stream programs.
- Ability to develop executive-level reporting that gives leadership clear delivery visibility (Power BI or equivalent).
- Exposure to programs valued $40M+ in technology, transformation, integration, or business change environments.
- Comfortable operating across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
- Strong stakeholder engagement — able to work across executive, PMO, vendor, and delivery teams.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and resource forecasting.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 as a secondary scheduling tool.
- Sydney-based with capacity for 3 days per week onsite in Sydney CBD.
Master Scheduler in Sydney employer: Advance Delivery Consulting
As a Salesforce Architect at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, a strong focus on employee development, and a culture that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is nurtured.
Contact Details:
Advance Delivery Consulting Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Master Scheduler in Sydney
Master Scheduling
MS Project
Project Server
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Critical Path Management
Dependency Management
Schedule Governance
