Master Scheduler — IMS & MS Project Specialist

Sprymethods; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and manage complex schedules for multiple programs, leveraging Microsoft Project and IMS expertise. You will work with project managers, executives, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, actionable schedule data reflecting scope, resources, and risks.

The role requires PMI-SP certification, DoD program experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and BI tooling is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience developing and managing complex project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing integrated master schedules for large programs.
• Ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate findings to leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PMI-SP certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience supporting DoD/government programs.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Project Online, or MS Project Server.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage complex IMS for multiple projects.
• Create schedules from WBS, project plans, and requirements.
• Define task sequences, dependencies, milestones, and resources.
• Maintain schedule integrity with QA and CM practices.
• Perform critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses.
• Develop baselines and document approved changes.
• Lead schedule status reviews with managers and leadership.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports and dashboards.
• Identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with priorities, resources, and objectives.
• Provide guidance on MS Project functionality and scheduling best practices.
• Develop scheduling templates and standard reporting mechanisms.
• Train project managers and teams in scheduling techniques.
• Support planning, forecasting, and portfolio scheduling activities.
• Coordinate cross-project schedule integration and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling standards and contractual requirements.

Skills

Schedule analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/PM/Engineering/IS)

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Experience with EVM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Project Online

Microsoft Project Server

Power BI

Job description

Spry Methods is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and manage complex schedules for multiple programs, leveraging Microsoft Project and IMS expertise. You will work with project managers, executives, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, actionable schedule data reflecting scope, resources, and risks.

The role requires PMI-SP certification, DoD program experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and BI tooling is valued.