Project Scheduler - Pharmaceutical Sector

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Project Scheduler with a strong background in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries. This role involves managing detailed schedules, resource planning, and reporting for multiple complex technical projects in a hybrid Cork-based setting under a 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and continuously refine comprehensive project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project for numerous technical initiatives.
• Coordinate project timelines, including milestones, dependencies, and deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Assist Project Leads and Managers with detailed planning, progress monitoring, and schedule controls.
• Conduct resource loading, anticipate demand, and plan headcount for project portfolios effectively.
• Produce detailed scheduling reports such as Actual vs Planned comparisons, S-curves, and compliance tracking.
• Manage change requests affecting schedules, maintain risk registers, and provide impact analyses.
• Facilitate project governance procedures, communicate stakeholder updates, and prepare status reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing schedules for technical or operational project portfolios, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or technical sectors.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Project and essential expertise using Planview scheduling software.
• Deep knowledge of resource capacity assessment, forecasting, and workload evaluation.
• Proven capability to handle complex dependencies, scheduling challenges, and reporting obligations.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience generating milestone and governance reports.
• PMP Certification is mandatory; hands-on Planview experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Details

• Contract Length: 12 months
• Location: Cork with hybrid working arrangements

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