Senior Project Scheduler

Swisslog; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Senior Project Scheduler to transform concepts into executable plans for complex automation projects. You will develop and maintain schedules from proposal through go-live, collaborating with Solution Design, Engineering, Sales, and Installation to ensure realistic plans and successful execution.

In this role, you will analyze scope and dependencies, optimize execution strategies, and improve forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling or related fields.
• Experience creating and managing schedules for engineering/software/automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, critical path analysis, forecasting, and risk management.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and planning tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent organization, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules from proposal through go-live.
• Create and improve scheduling standards, templates, tools, and methodologies.
• Analyze scope, data, resources, and dependencies to build accurate schedules and forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to validate assumptions and optimize execution.
• Support proposal reviews, customer presentations, and business decisions with schedule analysis.
• Maintain scheduling metrics, planning assumptions, and performance data.
• Provide scheduling expertise to project teams, including capacity planning and lessons learned reviews.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance planning and delivery.

Skills

Project scheduling experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Project Scheduler

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities Make an impact

At Swisslog, we're designing and delivering some of the world's most advanced warehouse automation solutions. As a Project Scheduler, you'll play a critical role in transforming concepts into executable plans long before project execution begins. Working closely with teams across Solution Design, Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning, you'll develop and optimize project schedules that support customer proposals and delivery strategies for complex automation systems. Your expertise will help drive informed decision-making, identify and mitigate project risks, improve forecasting accuracy, and contribute to successful project outcomes around the globe.

• Developing and maintaining project schedules from proposal through go-live, ensuring plans are realistic, aligned with project requirements, and support successful execution.
• Creating and improving scheduling standards, templates, tools, and methodologies that promote consistency and efficiency across projects and solution offerings.
• Analyzing project scope, historical data, resource requirements, and key dependencies to build accurate schedules and forecasting models.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to validate assumptions, optimize execution strategies, and identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Supporting proposal reviews, customer presentations, and business decision-making through schedule analysis, scenario planning, and project insights.
• Maintaining scheduling metrics, planning assumptions, and performance data to support continuous improvement and future project planning.
• Providing scheduling expertise to project teams, including support for capacity planning, resource forecasting, lessons learned reviews, and best practice development.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and other activities that enhance project planning, delivery performance, and customer success.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, project management, or a related field.
• Experience creating and managing schedules for complex engineering, software, installation, or automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, critical path analysis, forecasting, and risk management.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and planning tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret project data and develop realistic plans.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in warehouse automation, intralogistics, robotics, or material handling.
• Experience supporting customer proposals, bid management, or solution development.
• Knowledge of advanced project controls, resource planning, and forecasting techniques.
• Familiarity with warehouse automation technologies, including ASRS, robotics, controls, and software systems.
• Experience supporting global projects or multi-region teams.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools.