Capacity Planner/Scheduler II - (CONTRACT) (N)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Job:

• The Program Scheduler will work closely and collaboratively with the Program Manager, Project Managers, Delivery Unit Managers and the Program Management Office to:

Plan Program Schedules

• Maintain and administer the prioritisation of the IT work backlogs process, systems, tools, and data per delivery phase for a strategic program using the standards specified by Portfolio Management and the Program Management Office.
• Maintain and administer the Resource Approval Workflow process, systems, tools, and for a strategic program using the standards specified by Portfolio Management and the Program Management Office.
• Maintain and administer the scheduling and resource planning process, systems, tools, and data for a strategic program using the standards specified by Portfolio Management and the Program Management Office.

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Analyse and assess Program Schedules

• Use the BI reports created by the PMO Analysis team to analyse and assess the scheduled timelines vs. progress and the demand and capacity of a strategic program using the standards specified by Portfolio Management and the Program Management Office.

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Monitor and control Program Schedules

• Conduct quality assurance on the project and program schedule and resource data to ensure that all reports are correct.
• Manage key stakeholder expectations by supporting the communication of schedule updates in key stakeholder meetings and BI Dashboards.

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Job Objectives:

• Develop and maintain the program component (project) and overall program schedules by working with Program, Project and Resource Managers to determine timelines based upon the availability of capabilities and capacity.
• Maintain the “single source of truth” for the program’s schedule and resource management.
• Manage resource assignments for all program components by liaising and agreeing assignment with Business and IT Resource Managers.
• Identify and log issues and work with the Resource Manager and / or Project Manager to plan and implement actions to rectify these issues.
• Identify and log risks and work with the Resource Manager and / or Project Manager to either accept these risks or log, plan and implement actions to avoid, mitigate, or transfer these risks.
• Assist in the communication of Program and Project updates to help manage stakeholder expectations
• Contribute to the IT PMO “centre of excellence” with focus on building skills and capability and engaging the wider business

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree (3 years)
• CAPM, PMI or PRINCE II certifications or memberships

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Experience:

• 3-5 years'' experience working in a PMO/Portfolio office and leading in the development and maintenance of project and program schedules and resource plans.

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Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Relationship Management
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong understanding of project governance and project management lifecycles
• Drafting of factual reports, presentations, procedure or policy documents or training material

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