Master Scheduler

Contract: 6 Months + 6 Month ExtensionLocation: Sydney or NewcastleSecurity Clearance: Baseline MandatoryStart Date: January 2026 Master Scheduler Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to support major IT transformation programs within the End User Computing (EUC) and Modern Workplace ecosystem, including a significant Windows 11 uplift and O365/Modern Workplace enhancement initiatives.The Master Scheduler will design, maintain, and manage integrated schedules across multiple streams, ensuring alignment with enterprise project management frameworks, governance expectations, and dependency management processes. This position plays a critical role within a central PMO, partnering with delivery teams, program managers, and technical stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) using Microsoft Project Professional . Develop, integrate, and manage the Program Master Schedule , ensuring alignment across internal teams and external delivery partners. Ensure all key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies are accurately captured and regularly updated. Support delivery leads in transitioning project deliverables, updating reports, and maintaining schedule visibility. Dependency & Risk Coordination Implement and manage a Program Dependency Management Framework . Track, analyse, and report on inter-project dependencies across large-scale IT initiatives. Coordinate with multiple technical and business teams to validate timelines and identify schedule risks or impacts. Reporting & Governance Prepare summarised schedules, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership and governance forums. Support program-level financial reporting by ensuring schedules align with forecasts, funding profiles, and commercial requirements. Ensure adherence to enterprise PMO and P3 methodologies. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with PMO teams across Modern Workplace, ERP Modernisation, and other EUC workstreams. Partner with internal stakeholders, including portfolio managers, scheduling officers, and finance teams. Collaborate with multi‑vendor partners within a complex delivery environment. Knowledge Transfer & Uplift Provide capability uplift and mentoring to internal APS staff. Support PMO process improvement initiatives and contribute to enhanced scheduling standards and practices. Required Experience & Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project Professional , including complex schedule development and WBS management. Demonstrated experience managing integrated schedules within large-scale IT programs. Strong understanding of IT project delivery frameworks, principles, and scheduling methodologies. Experience with dependency mapping, milestone management, and program-level reporting. Ability to support project financial tracking and ensure scheduling alignment with budgeting cycles. Experience coordinating and integrating schedules across multi‑vendor environments . Highly Desirable Skills Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools such as Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI for program collaboration and reporting. Experience working across EUC, Modern Workplace, or O365 transformation initiatives (including Windows 11 uplift). Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Mandatory Requirements Baseline security clearance (active). Must be based in Sydney or Newcastle . Availability for submission by 10:00 AM Wednesday (ACT Time) . How to Apply Please forward your resume to: *************@talentinternational.com #J-18808-Ljbffr