Lead Planner

Through strong cross-functional collaboration, the Lead Project Scheduler/Planner works with our consulting and implementation practices to develop and maintain project schedules for all projects within our project portfolio. They also partner with project managers, set tasks, and monitor the execution of project timelines and project progress.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Oversee project schedules and site installation plans by partnering with our consulting practice and sales teams.
• Collaborate with the implementation teams on transition planning respective to schedule and installation plans as well as resequencing work in a project.
• Provide details to the implementation team on critical path for schedules as well as how to achieve and or gain contingencies within the schedule.
• Drive continued standardization around scheduling and installation plans.
• Serve as a chief communicator with the implementation teams, management, and various stakeholders around the topics of risk awareness, avoidance and transference.
• Assist project managers with schedule planning, coordinate tasks, and monitor the timelines of scheduled assignments.
• Consult with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks.
• Maintain an effective scheduling management system.
• Coordinate project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Exercise proactivity and analytical skills to monitor project timelines and deadlines.
• Keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
• Identify potential project schedule delays and facilitate intervention in a timeous manner.
• Evaluate project performance and prepare project progress reports.
• Accommodate updates and changes to project schedules.
• Recommend actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
• Assist with documenting project scheduling processes and Standard Operating Procedures. and maintaining records.
• Other tasks as needed to facilitate the success of Fortna’s Project Portfolio.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, supply chain management or related field or an Associate’s degree with equivalent business experience.
• Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP or PSP) is a plus.
• 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a project scheduler in supply chain systems or a related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Extensive experience in schedule planning and management.
• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
• Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to form effective relationships with highly experienced professionals.
• Keen attention to detail and numbers.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in an unstructured environment.
• Prior experience working with virtual teams.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of tasks with little supervision.
• Initiative and creativity to accomplish goals.
• Expert in creating, manipulating, maintaining, and articulating Microsoft Project.
• Excellent client-facing, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight to attend company meetings, training or to visit Client job sites

The base salary range for this role is $100,700 to $151,100.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.