(Sr.) Project Scheduling & Controls Consultant

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSC Life Science Consultants is seeking a (Senior) Project Scheduling & Controls Consultant to lead planning and controls across a technical portfolio in the life sciences space. You will drive integrated schedules, governance, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time delivery and stakeholder alignment.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of scheduling experience, PMP certification, and strong experience with Planview and Microsoft Project, complemented by excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of scheduling and controls experience in technical or operational portfolios.
• Proven ability to develop portfolio reporting and governance frameworks.
• PMP certification is required; Planview experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across the technical portfolio.
• Deliver planning, scheduling, and project controls using MS Project, Planview and other tools.
• Create milestone plans, dependency maps, and critical path analyses.
• Conduct capacity planning and demand forecasting.
• Generate schedule performance reports with variances and trends.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and mitigation analyses.
• Deliver governance packs, status updates, and dashboards.
• Uphold project control standards, templates, and reporting processes.
• Provide recommendations for schedule optimisation to improve delivery.
• Maintain risk and dependency registers and conduct impact assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling and governance processes.
• Support project controls documentation and reporting aligned with objectives.

Skills

5+ years scheduling and controls

Microsoft Project

Planview

Schedule risk analysis

Resource forecasting

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

PMP certification

Engineering/Science/Business degree

Education

Engineering/Science/Business/PM degree

Tools

Planview

Microsoft Project

Job description

(Sr.) Project Scheduling & Controls Consultant

Are you a seasoned project controls professional with a passion for driving efficiency and excellence in complex technical environments? We are seeking a dynamic (Senior) Project Scheduling & Controls Consultant to join a cutting-edge organisation committed to innovation and excellence in drug substance manufacturing processes. This vital role offers the chance to lead strategic project planning and controls across a diverse portfolio, ensuring seamless execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project scheduling and controls within technical or operational portfolios
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Project, Planview, and other enterprise scheduling tools
• Strong analytical skills, including schedule risk and impact analysis
• Experience supporting operational and technical development project portfolios
• Demonstrated ability to deliver resource forecasting, capacity planning, and demand analysis
• Skilled in developing portfolio reporting, governance frameworks, and project controls methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning abilities to deliver measurable outcomes
• PMP certification is required; Planview experience is desirable
• Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimise integrated project schedules across the organisation's technical portfolio
• Deliver planning, scheduling, and project controls services via Microsoft Project, Planview, and other tools
• Produce and maintain detailed project schedules, milestone plans, dependency maps, and critical path analyses
• Conduct resource capacity versus demand forecasting and utilisation analysis
• Generate schedule performance reports, including actual vs. planned, variances, trend analysis, and S-curve insights
• Perform schedule risk assessments and impact analyses, identifying risks and mitigation strategies
• Deliver governance reporting packs, project status updates, and portfolio performance dashboards
• Establish and uphold project control standards, methodologies, templates, and reporting processes
• Provide recommendations for schedule optimisation to enhance project delivery
• Maintain risk and dependency registers, conducting impact assessments as needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for scheduling, planning, and governance processes
• Support project controls documentation, analysis, and reporting aligned with project and portfolio objectives

WHY LSC?

LSC work exclusively in the Life Sciences sector. Founded and run by contractors, we understand contracting first‑hand and have created a unique approach to make the process as smooth as possible, so you can focus on delivering your best work. With over 23 years' experience supporting the industry, we bring deep sector knowledge and long-standing client relationships. At LSC, we partner with you for the long term, not just the duration of your contract. We are committed to building lasting relationships and will work closely with you to ensure you are placed on projects that challenge, develop, and reward you throughout your career.