MS Project Administrator / Project Scheduler

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Hyderabad, Telangana, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Financial Services • Hospitality
The Role
Develop and maintain resource-loaded project schedules in Microsoft Project, perform CPM analysis, manage WBS, baselines, dependencies and resource leveling, track milestones and KPIs, produce status reports, and coordinate with PMs, engineering, vendors, and stakeholders to mitigate schedule risks.
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We are seeking an experienced MS Project Administrator / Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using Microsoft Project (MS Project). The ideal candidate will support Project Managers by creating accurate, resource-loaded schedules, managing task dependencies, performing critical path analysis, and ensuring projects are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (MS Project).
  • Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  • Define and maintain task dependencies, predecessors, successors, and scheduling relationships.
  • Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and identify schedule risks.
  • Establish project baselines and monitor schedule performance.
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, and overall progress.
  • Perform resource planning, allocation, and resource leveling.
  • Analyze schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Prepare project reports, dashboards, Gantt charts, and executive status reports.
  • Monitor project KPIs and schedule performance metrics.
  • Maintain project documentation, scheduling records, and change logs.
  • Support project risk assessments and change impact analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with project management standards and best practices.
  • Participate in project review meetings and provide scheduling insights.


Requirements
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Project (MS Project).
  • Excellent understanding of Project Scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM).
  • Experience managing:
    • Task Dependencies
    • Predecessors & Successors
    • Milestones
    • Constraints
    • Project Baselines
  • Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, and Resource Leveling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Preferred Experience
    • Integrated project schedule development and maintenance.
    • Schedule base-lining, progress tracking, forecasting, and schedule recovery planning.
    • Resource planning, capacity planning, and schedule optimization.
    • Project risk management and change control.
    • Preparing management reports, dashboards, and project performance metrics.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
    • 3–6 years of experience in Project Scheduling, Project Coordination, PMO, or Project Administration.
    • Proven experience using Microsoft Project for project planning and schedule management.
    • Experience in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, IT, EPC, Infrastructure, or similar project-based industries is preferred.
    • PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or Microsoft Project Certification is an added advantage.


    BenefitsBenefits
    • Competitive Salary
    • Paid Leave
    • Career Growth Opportunities
    • Professional Training & Development
    • Performance-Based Incentives
    • Supportive Work Environment
    • Work-Life Balance
    • Computer & Phone


    Skills Required

    • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project
    • Strong understanding of Project Scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM)
    • Experience managing task dependencies, predecessors, successors, milestones, constraints, and baselines
    • Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Resource planning, resource allocation, and resource leveling
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
    • 3-6 years of experience in Project Scheduling, Project Coordination, PMO, or Project Administration
    • Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, IT, EPC, infrastructure or similar project-based industries
    • PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or Microsoft Project Certification
    • Experience with integrated schedule development, baselining, forecasting, schedule recovery planning, and risk/change control
    • Experience preparing management reports, dashboards, and project performance metrics
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    The Company
    70 Employees
    Year Founded: 1988

    What We Do

    Founded in 1983, The Lakhani Group Global (TLG Global) is a family office specializing in real estate development, hospitality, and asset management. Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, the company manages a diverse portfolio of high-quality assets across India, the USA, Canada, and Portugal, while providing expert guidance on Residency by Investment programs such as the Golden Visa.

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