At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain program schedules for a large-scale tech transformation.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Brisbane focused on innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: 10-month contract, 40 hours/week, and the chance to work with senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on a major enterprise technology transformation project.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in program scheduling, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
- Program Scheduler – Brisbane
- 10-Month Contract | Brisbane
We are seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to join a large-scale technology transformation program in Brisbane.
This is a hands-on scheduling role working closely with the Program Integration Office, Master Scheduler, project managers, technical teams and external vendors.
You will play a key role in maintaining program schedules, identifying dependencies and risks, and driving consistent planning and scheduling practices across multiple workstreams.
About the Role
You will be responsible for supporting the Master Scheduler and Program Integration Office, ensuring project and program schedules remain accurate, integrated and aligned to key delivery milestones.
Key responsibilities include
- Facilitate project planning sessions across multiple program workstreams, with an understanding of the software development lifecycle across Design, Build, Test and Implementation.
- Provide planning and scheduling support to the Master Scheduler, including maintaining the master schedule and associated sub-plans.
- Work closely with project managers, technical teams and vendors to maintain accurate schedules and track delivery performance.
- Provide guidance and advice on schedule development, maintenance and performance.
- Review project schedules, identify gaps, dependencies, risks and areas requiring attention, and work with project teams to address them.
- Identify and resolve complex scheduling issues to support successful program outcomes.
- Monitor key deliverables, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks and issues.
- Challenge vendor schedule variations and change requests, providing evidence-based recommendations to support informed program decisions.
- Contribute to the development of scheduling standards, processes, dashboards and reporting.
- Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders to promote effective planning and scheduling practices.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- 5+ years' experience in program/project scheduling or planning, ideally within large-scale technology programs.
- Demonstrated experience working with technology vendors and systems integrators.
- Strong understanding of project methodologies, scheduling dependencies and integrated program planning.
- Proven ability to identify and resolve complex scheduling issues.
- Strong experience communicating deliverables, milestones, timelines, risks, issues and dependencies to stakeholders.
- Experience reviewing and challenging vendor schedules, variations and change requests.
- Strong program documentation, reporting and record-keeping skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, particularly Word, Power Point, Teams and Share Point.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working across virtual, cross-functional and multi-vendor teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complex program environments.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and schedule management.
Desirable
- Experience working on a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
- Experience within Federal, State or Local Government environments.
- Exposure to SAP Activate methodology.
- Experience supporting ERP or enterprise technology transformation programs.
- What's on Offer
- 10-month contract
- Brisbane-based opportunity
- 40 hours per week
- Opportunity to contribute to a major enterprise technology transformation program
- Work closely with senior program, project, technical and vendor stakeholders
- Join a complex, multi-workstream environment where your scheduling expertise will directly support program delivery
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
Program Scheduler employer: Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent
Paxus is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members are equipped to excel in their roles. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making Paxus a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in technology.
Contact Details:
Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent Recruitment Team
