PMO Analyst / Scheduler

Head Resourcing Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a PMO/Scheduler for a contract role until the end of January. The ideal candidate will require SC clearance and must have experience in defence projects. Responsibilities include developing schedules in Microsoft Project, managing programme operations, and creating reports. This role is primarily remote with occasional travel to London, with expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Mandatory SC Clearance required.
• Proven experience in managing defence projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling best practices and WBS.

Responsibilities

• Create Work Breakdown Structures capturing project scope.
• Develop and maintain schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Implement Baseline Change Requests and maintain schedule integrity.
• Support analysis of supplier schedules.
• Produce standard schedule reports.

Skills

Experience in defence projects

Knowledge of MSP

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Understanding of EVM principles

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

PMO / Scheduler
Contract - End of Jan Initially.
SC clearance needed.
Day Rate Contract

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a PMO/Scheduler for an initial short-term contract. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in the defence sector and strong scheduling and PMO expertise.

You will spend approximately one-third of your time on scheduling activities, with the remainder focused on managing programme operations, including artefacts, RAID logs, reporting packs, and general PMO tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) capturing project scope from Control Account Managers and Work Package Managers.
• Develop and maintain schedules in Microsoft Project (MSP) using WBS dictionaries and estimates from Work Package Managers.
• Implement approved Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and maintain schedule integrity.
• Support analysis and integration of supplier schedules.
• Apply and explain Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and the role of project schedules in the process.
• Ensure adherence to scheduling principles and best practices.
• Produce standard schedule reports (e.g., staffing plans, Cost Performance Reports).
• Update schedules based on progress from delivery teams.
• Act as custodian of the Programme CRM tool and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Own and facilitate Community of Practice monthly calls, including invites, hosting, and follow-up reporting.
• Provide general support to the Joint Programme Office (JPO).

Requirements

• SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Proven experience in defence projects.
• Strong knowledge of MSP, WBS, and scheduling best practices.
• Familiarity with EVM principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Contract Details

• Duration: Until end of January.
• Location: Primarily remote, occasional travel to London (expenses covered).