Senior Scheduler Lead – AI-Driven, Hybrid, Large Programs

Motive Power, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Motive Power, Inc. is seeking a Lead Scheduler to spearhead scheduling for its largest and most complex programs. You will set the standard for the Scheduling practice, advise executives on schedule strategy and risk, and manage and mentor a team of schedulers.

You will define procedures and quality controls, apply AI to improve forecasting and reporting, and drive integrated cost and schedule controls across programs in a hybrid work environment with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project Scheduling and project controls, including leadership of schedules on large, complex projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including advanced analysis, reporting, and schedule risk tools.
• Proven experience mentoring schedulers or project controls professionals.
• Experience developing Scheduling procedures and process mapping at a team or organizational level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scheduling and project controls on multiple large, complex projects, owning Scheduling deliverables from baseline through closeout.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Project Schedulers (levels I to IV).
• Review team deliverables for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain Scheduling standards, procedures, templates, and process maps.
• Perform advanced schedule analysis and translate results into clear recommendations.
• Prepare and defend time impact analyses, delays, and recovery plans.
• Advise executives on schedule strategy and performance metrics; present at meetings.
• Provide regular status reports on schedule, cost, and risk; develop integrated controls across programs.
• Evaluate and manage program schedules; coordinate with external schedulers and PMs.
• Contribute to business development and proposals; evaluate scheduling tools and AI usage.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

AI in scheduling

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Motive Power, Inc. is seeking a Lead Scheduler to spearhead scheduling for its largest and most complex programs. You will set the standard for the Scheduling practice, advise executives on schedule strategy and risk, and manage and mentor a team of schedulers.

You will define procedures and quality controls, apply AI to improve forecasting and reporting, and drive integrated cost and schedule controls across programs in a hybrid work environment with travel up to 25%.