PMO Scheduler

Job description

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About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (DXC: NYSE) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries.  The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner network combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.com

Summary - PMO Planner / Scheduler

Leads one or more small to medium sized projects with low complexity. Assists in managing smaller aspects of larger programs. Assists in defining requirements and designing and implementing project modifications and development.

Essential Job Functions

·  Creates and implements project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for one or more small to medium sized projects. Prepares detailed statements of work and gains concurrence and approval from stakeholders regarding various project aspects and adjusts accordingly. Participates in delivery assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures.
·  Assists in the staffing of projects. Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Participates in work as applicable.
·  Manages costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met.
·  Performs ongoing review of project status; identifies possible project risks. Recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
·  Interfaces with team members and stakeholders to manage changes to the project which may involve changes to technical requirements, business requirements and schedule.
·  Manages client, company and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining, providing and monitoring project metrics.
·  Oversees assigned personnel for projects. Assigns work and provides direction with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Addresses performance issues within prescribed guidelines. Provides performance input upon completion of project.

Basic Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
·  Proven experience in PMO Scheduling
·  Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
·  Experience working with delivery assurance principles and appropriate procedures relevant to area
·  Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases

Other Qualifications

·  Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
·  Good communication skills
·  Interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients
·  Creative thinking and problem solving skills
·  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly
·  Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
·  Ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects
·  Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
·  Willingness to travel

DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role.

DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith or sexual orientation.