This role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office. We are: We are Industry X: We embed innovation, intelligence and sustainability in the way the world makes things and the things it makes. Industry X enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. We define Industry X as digital reinvention of manufacturing / engineering and believe that smart, sustainable, connected digital products and assets are about to create hyper-personalized industrial experiences, completely new levels of operational efficiency, transparency and traceability, tangible impact on sustainability and brand-new sources of revenue growth. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. Join us and become an integral part of our experienced Industry X team with the credibility, expertise, and insight clients depend on. Visit us here to find out more about Industry X.0 (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/service-industry-x0) You are:At Anser Advisory, part of Accenture, we strive and succeed by creating smart, dynamic, and professionally skilled teams to deliver extraordinary projects for our clients. You will work on interesting projects that will expand your expertise and hone your technical skills through the ability to access the most advanced technology on the market.Your successful impact will help us obtain our goal of being the nationwide go-to professional services provider. Anser provides our clients with advisory, compliance, program, and project construction management services at the highest level of dedication. Our relationships are based on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.The Work: The Project Scheduler is responsible for working closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules. Job Requirements:Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. This position is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico and future relocation may be required.
Consulting with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks
Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective scheduling management system
Coordinating project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders
Monitoring project timelines and deadlines
Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating intervention in a timeous manner
Evaluating performance and preparing project progress reports
Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules
Recommending actions to keep project timelines and deadlines
Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records
Develop and provide project schedule related reports including schedule quality assessments, earned value, cashflow forecasts and risks
Here’s what you need:
Bachelor’s degree in business or Technical Field
Minimum of 5 - 8 years related scheduling experience, or in lieu of bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 9– 12 years relevant scheduling experience is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience and proficiency in using PC software and mainframe computer applications such as Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Project, Asset suite 8, Primavera P6
Bonus points if:
Ability to build a schedule from an estimate, Project Diagram, or verbal Scope of Work
Strong analytical skills and evaluation techniques
Extensive experience in schedule planning and management
In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry
Advanced ability to evaluate schedule quality, project progress and facilitate interventions
Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize a variety of independent assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings, problem solve and drive to resolution
Ability to schedule and facilitate project meetings with all stakeholders in office or field environment
Ability to work flexible hours and in field construction sites
Ability to handle conflict
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