Project Scheduler

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

We are looking for an experienced Scheduler (TPO/PMO) to join a dynamic project delivery team, supporting the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex programmes and projects. This role is ideal for a highly organised professional with advanced scheduling expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to work across multiple workstreams in fast-paced environments.

As a key member of the PMO function, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, managing resource planning, supporting programme governance, and ensuring project delivery teams have the visibility and controls required to achieve successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated programme and project schedules to ensure successful delivery against agreed timelines.
• Utilise Microsoft Project extensively, including advanced scheduling, forecasting, and resource management.
• Support the coordination of multiple projects and interconnected workstreams across complex programmes.
• Produce high-quality reporting and visualisations tailored to different stakeholder audiences, from project teams to senior leadership.
• Apply established project management methodologies and best practices to programme delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify dependencies, risks, and scheduling conflicts, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance delivery efficiency.
• Support programme governance activities, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and methodologies.
• Work with PM tools including Financial Force, Propel, LightSpeed, and DTPM2 Methodology.
• Leverage knowledge of service offerings, Service Briefs, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and associated delivery documentation.
• Utilise DTPM2 templates and solution scenarios to support project planning and execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and project delivery functions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a PMO, Project Scheduler, or Programme Scheduler role.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Project, including resource planning and management.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies and programme planning principles.
• Experience creating clear, meaningful visualisations and dashboards for a range of stakeholder groups.
• Working knowledge of PM tools such as Financial Force, Propel, LightSpeed, and DTPM2 Methodology.
• Familiarity with Service Briefs, Work Breakdown Structures, and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and scheduling impacts.
• Basic technical understanding and the ability to navigate complex programmes with multiple interconnected workstreams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working within international and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable, proactive, and capable of quickly learning new tools, methodologies, and processes.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment with a combination of onsite and remote working.