Enhanced Public Job Description PMO Scheduler Overview We are seeking an experienced PMO Scheduler to support a large-scale State government technology modernization initiative. The PMO Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing the integrated master project schedule across multiple workstreams, ensuring program activities remain aligned and providing visibility into schedule performance, risks, dependencies, and critical milestones. The ideal candidate will possess strong project scheduling expertise, experience supporting large-scale IT implementations, and the ability to coordinate schedule activities across diverse technical and business teams. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an integrated master project schedule spanning all program workstreams
Coordinate scheduling activities across design, development, testing, data conversion, training, deployment, cutover, and operational teams
Track dependencies, milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities throughout the program lifecycle
Perform schedule analysis to identify variances, risks, constraints, and potential impacts to key milestones
Support the PMO with schedule reporting, executive dashboards, and variance analysis
Work directly with workstream leads to maintain accurate and current schedule information
Identify scheduling risks, conflicts, and potential resource impacts
Support mitigation planning and schedule recovery efforts
Ensure consistency of scheduling standards, methodologies, and reporting practices
Prepare schedule updates for program leadership, governance meetings, and State stakeholders
Assist with release planning, testing coordination, deployment planning, and cutover scheduling activities
Support overall program governance through proactive schedule management and reporting
Required Qualifications
5+ years of scheduling experience supporting large-scale IT implementation programs
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable enterprise scheduling tools
Experience managing integrated schedules across multiple workstreams
Strong understanding of critical path analysis, schedule dependencies, and milestone management
Experience supporting PMO organizations and program leadership
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to coordinate scheduling activities across technical and business teams
Preferred Qualifications
State government experience
Public sector consulting experience
Healthcare, Medicaid, or Human Services program experience
Experience supporting major system modernization initiatives