Project Scheduler - Pharma MNC (6 months contract) / Immediate

Jobscope:

• To ensure that all information as required is obtained at the appropriate times within the Project life cycle.
• To develop the overall integrated project schedule incorporating all schedule inputs from the various functions represented in the project including contractors and 3rd parties.
• To develop schedules as required by the Project Manager at the various phases of the Project life cycle.
• Liaise with other Project Team members and external contracting bodies as necessary to ensure the smooth flow of relevant information required for scheduling purposes.
• To ensure that resource scheduling is undertaken to make best use of available external and internal resources.
• To regularly monitor progress against the project schedule and report any discrepancies to the Project Manager.
• To participate in independent schedule reviews and incorporate findings
• To participate in the risk management and analysis exercise and assess schedule impact of identified risks
• To carry out schedule analysis to identify critical path and optimisation of same
• To facilitate interactive planning for integrated schedule development
• To manage schedule reporting and earned value management process
• To manage and report impact of change on the project schedule

• Min. Degree in any engineering discipline
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in the project management field or in chemical/pharmaceutical industry
• Experience of working with and managing EPCM/TPS providers
• Experience in project schedule planning and control
• Excellent time management and planning skills