Principal Specialist, Scheduling/Planning

About the role

The Principal Specialist, Scheduling/Planning ensures that project milestones are defined, tracked, and achieved on time. Working closely with procurement, material managers, and engineering leads, this role drives the prioritisation and execution of critical project activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to meet progress milestones.
• Coordinate with procurement and material management teams to secure essential supplies.
• Collaborate with engineering work‑group leads to align schedules with technical requirements.
• Analyse schedule data to support forecasts, disbursements, and resource allocation.
• Identify and resolve complex scheduling issues using specialised knowledge.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less‑experienced team members.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and business strategy.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree (field of study not specified).
• 10+ years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or controls.
• Proven ability to interpret internal and external project issues.
• Strong judgement for developing best‑practice scheduling solutions.
• Experience directing resources and prioritising tasks in a multi‑disciplinary environment.

Required skills