Defence Project Scheduler – Hybrid, SC Eligible

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a candidate for a hybrid role in Penwortham, UK. The successful applicant will manage programme master schedules for US defence programmes, ensuring compliance with governance and legal requirements. Key responsibilities include updating schedules and conducting health metrics, requiring knowledge of Earned Value Management and experience with scheduling tools like Microsoft Project. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance. This is a 12-month contract role with a rate of £33.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for security clearance (SC).
• Experience with Earned Value Management is essential.
• Knowledge in using scheduling tools like Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain programme master schedules in compliance with local policies/governance.
• Update status against designated master schedules as required.
• Undertake schedule health metrics as per DCMA requirements.
• Provide ad hoc reporting to support Project Management.

Skills

Knowledge of Earned Value Management

Experience in working in a US contracting environment

Experience in using schedule toolsets especially OPP

Confidence in representing scheduling requirements in meetings

Existing security clearance

Experience in Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

Job description

A recruitment agency seeks a candidate for a hybrid role in Penwortham, UK. The successful applicant will manage programme master schedules for US defence programmes, ensuring compliance with governance and legal requirements. Key responsibilities include updating schedules and conducting health metrics, requiring knowledge of Earned Value Management and experience with scheduling tools like Microsoft Project. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance. This is a 12-month contract role with a rate of £33.95 per hour.