Integrated Scheduler

The Evolvers Group; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolvers is seeking a Senior Integrated Scheduler to oversee a program-level schedule across multiple workstreams. The role requires deep expertise in Microsoft Project, critical path analysis, risk management, and coordination with PMOs for large-scale modernization programs.

The position is primarily remote, with onsite presence at the Olympia location at least once per calendar month to support legislative activities, meetings, and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in PM/BA/IT or equivalent.
• 10+ years in project/program schedule management, incl. 5+ years in large IT modernization.
• Expert in Microsoft Project with CP analysis and baseline management.
• Experience developing integrated program schedules across multiple workstreams.
• PMO experience in government or enterprise tech programs.
• Matrix environment with contractors, vendors, and state resources.
• Ability to coach and transfer MS Project knowledge.
• PMP certification maintained throughout the SOW term.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain a program-level integrated schedule in Microsoft Project.
• Monitor, analyze, and mitigate schedule risks and issues.
• Design and distribute schedule performance reports.
• Coach staff on MS Project best practices and tools.
• Collaborate with PMs, SMEs, and agency staff to coordinate schedules.
• Communicate complex schedule topics to governance groups and leadership.
• Track and report program schedule data to support decisions.
• Bridge tech topics to business-focused program information.
• Lead planning and alignment across multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Adapt schedules to changing program needs and constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Coaching

Analytical Thinking

Education

PM/BA/IT degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

Constant learning and evolution is a way of life at Evolvers. We are always looking for passionate individuals that are ready to evolve in tandem with our team, defining and re-defining each facet of their career life at Evolvers. Our professionals are rewarded for their contributions to our clients, our culture and the overall quest for excellence. We view each of our professionals as a catalyst for growth, for Evolvers, our clients, and for the industry.

Title: Integrated SchedulerWork Location: RemotePrimarily remote. The contractor is required to be onsite at the agency’s designated Olympia location at least once per calendar month, or as required to support legislative activities, committee hearings, and program meetings.Project Duration: October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, with option to extend.Job DescriptionClient is looking for Senior-level Integrated Scheduler. The resource must demonstrate deep expertise in integrated schedule management, critical path methodology, Microsoft Project, risk management, and program-level schedule coordination in large-scale public-sector technology modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Schedule Management: Expert ability to develop, manage, and maintain a program-level integrated schedule using Microsoft Project, including critical path analysis, resource constraint management, milestone tracking, and baseline management across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proven ability to monitor, track, analyze, and elevate schedule risks and issues across individual workstream schedules and the program-level integrated schedule. Skilled at proposing and documenting mitigation strategies in coordination with project managers and program leadership.
• Schedule Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Ability to design, generate, and distribute effective schedule performance reports, leveraging Microsoft Project capabilities to optimize monitoring and reporting for program and project teams at all levels.
• Coaching & Knowledge Transfer: Demonstrated ability to provide direct coaching and knowledge transfer on Microsoft Project best practices, schedule management methodologies, and performance monitoring techniques to WCSM project management staff and others with varying skill levels.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse contributors including project managers, project leads, subject matter experts, agency program and project staff, and other relevant parties to coordinate schedules, monitor workstream progress, and support effective program management.
• Strategic Communication: Strong ability to clearly communicate complex schedule and project management topics in business terms to internal and external stakeholders with varying degrees of knowledge about technology and business operations, including governance groups and program leadership.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to regularly track, analyze, evaluate, and report program schedule data; synthesize schedule performance information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations to support program decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Business & Technology Acumen: Ability to communicate technology and project management topics in clear business terms, bridging the gap between technical schedule data and business-relevant program information for a variety of audiences.
• Leadership & Organizational Alignment: Strong strategic planning and leadership skills; able to work proactively and collaboratively with project managers, project leads, SMEs, and agency staff to develop effective project plans, monitor scope, and maintain schedule integrity throughout the SOW term.
• Planning & Prioritization: Manages multiple workstream schedules and program deliverables with discipline, adapting to shifting program priorities, resource constraints, and evolving project needs across the client's Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in project or program schedule management, with at least five (5) years on large-scale IT modernization or transformation programs.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project, including critical path analysis, resource leveling, baseline management, schedule performance monitoring, and schedule reporting.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining integrated program schedules across multiple concurrent workstreams, incorporating resource constraints, milestones, and task dependencies.
• Proven experience identifying, escalating, and documenting schedule risks and issues, and developing mitigation strategies in coordination with project managers and program leadership.
• Experience working within program management offices (PMOs) on large-scale government or enterprise technology programs, supporting multiple project managers and workstream leads.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment of contractor, vendor, and state government resources.
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a high production, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and transfer knowledge on Microsoft Project best practices, schedule performance monitoring, and reporting to project management teams with varying skill levels.
• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex schedule and project management information clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with the full Microsoft 365 suite including Project, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; able to produce professional-quality schedule reports and status materials independently.
• Experience coaching and mentoring project management teams on schedule management, Microsoft Project usage, and scheduling best practices in a large program environment.
• Strong collaboration, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with experience working across diverse contributor groups including project managers, SMEs, and agency program staff.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or equivalent, in good standing. Must maintain throughout the SOW term.