Project Scheduler - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Vix Technology

Description

Description:


Make The Connection
Vix is a global leader in automated fare collection, transit information and transit analytics solutions.

Trusted by over 200 city and regional transport authorities around the world, we have been driving change in fare collection for over 35 years.

We offer a genuinely flexible working environment - customer outcomes and commitment to delivery is the focus at Vix.

Work from the office, work from home, work from the local café - you'll be able to manage your personal and professional commitments seamlessly at Vix.

In fact, HRD gave Vix the excellence award in 2021 for our MyFlex program.

Check out Vix Culture and Values
here

We're on the hunt for a professional, engaged
Project Scheduler for an
initial six month contract, based in the United Kingdom.

You'll hold responsibility for portfolio of globally based projects, scheduling requirements for these projects by working collaboratively with the PMO and matrix stakeholders across different regions.

What you'll be doing:

• Defining project schedule for potential and current porjects in collaboration with project and program managers, engineering teams, customer project manager and delivery teams, external suppliers and other stakeholders
• Adjust and redefine project schedules based on evolving requirements
• Financial analysis of program schedule changes
• Collaborate with Program Manager, transit agencies, committees, and other Vix departments to progress project goals.
• Develops presentations and prepares reports using standard computerbased office productivity tools(eg MS-Office, MS-Project, and Google Docs)
• Develops and produces reports on schedule performance, resource utilisation, cost and earned value.
• Properly identifies, logs, and prioritises risks related to the project schedule and associated risk response plans/recommendations

What you'll bring to the role:

• Significant experience in all aspects of project scheduling (financial analysis, utilisation, risk and relationship management)
• Exposure to PMO/project delivery environments
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders both within and externally to Vix
• Capability to work flexibly and think innovatively in delivering project schedules within expected timeframes
• Good written, verbal communication and negotiation skills

Please note:
this position is home based (remote), with regular travel to Vix customer sites and Vix offices. This role has potential to convert to a permanent staff role in the UK.

What's in it for you?
Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

• An award-winning flexible working culture with a truly flexible working environment -
• we don't get hung up on location, we are interested in achieving outcomes for and delivering to our customers.
• A focus on learning and development we have a sleek onboarding and L&D platform get up to speed quickly and continue learning on your Vix journey
• Paid parental leave
• Health Insurance plans Active social club and lots of company activities

Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team.

Unless otherwise stated, we regret that this position is only available to people with eligible working rights for, and currently residing in the UK.

• No recruitment agencies, please We won't accept any introductions. _
• Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential._