Project Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Consulting with project development 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 stakeholders.
• Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.
• Tracking actual progress vs baseline.
• 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 projects within budget and completed on time.
• Keeping internal departments and stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
• Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records.
• Managing progress and spending tools (company system, cash flow tool, timelines, etc.) and reports.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in project management, or in a related field (highly preferable).
• Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP) (highly preferable).
• Experience as a project scheduler in a related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software (such as MS Project).
• Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in schedule planning and management.
• Knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
• Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
• Ability to keep internal departments and stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in overseas and multinational environment.
• Ability in working in a team.
• Good spoken and written English and Japanese.
• Independent/autonomous in a very short time.