Sr Project Controls Scheduler - IT SAP

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Location: Newark, NJ, US

Company: PSEG

Requisition:  80778

PSEG Company:  PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

Support and implement project management information system tools to facilitate enhanced oversight and work planning methodology and to review the project portfolio along with schedule data. Develop, coordinate and maintain work/resource management, scheduling, procurement, and document management methods and databases.

Ensure system work is accomplished with optimal use of both internal and external resources within required timeframes as well as within budget and scope. Work with departmental managers and technical leads to develop workload forecasting using work management system data, historical data, economic indicators, and project schedules. Project management responsibilities include project scope meetings, project update meetings and course correction. 

Assist in project schedule development; Contractor coordination and management; Project management assistance; Integrated scheduling; Performance reporting; Project change management; Risk and Contingency planning. 

Job Responsibilities

• The Principal Project Scheduler will develop project schedule and oversee the schedule management, tracking through project delivery of the projects within the IT Services organization supporting all internal lines of business.
• Candidate will ensure projects being executed will meet the baseline schedule review process, are executed with optimal use of both internal and external resources within required timeframes, as well as within budget and scope.
• Observe/guide scheduling team to evaluate processes adherence and quality for P6 cost loaded project schedules which support forecasting, reporting and departmental targets.
• The candidate in this position will utilize their expertise to offer technical/analytical and functional support; lead scheduling resources within program in the area of project controls schedule development and reporting using department tools.
• Provide schedule summary slides for large programs to support Steerco, and Senior Leadership presentation decks.
• Review resource allocation and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Run quality reports for program and aide scheduling  Manager to evaluate stage gate process adherence to meet departmental targets.
• Effective communicate and provide Power Point slides adhoc to support Porftolio helath reviews, steerco  monthly metric  meetings, Schedule review meetings for leadership, project teams, and project stakeholders as requested.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• BS in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Construction, or Business discipline or minimum six years professional business, engineering or construction experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Project Controls concepts (project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, or closeout)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Scheduling concepts (schedule development, schedule controls and variance reporting)
• Full proficiency and experience with Integrated Data Management Tools such as, MS Excel or Smartsheet;  SharePoint experience with computer applications, including Primavera P6, and MS Office suite  (strong Microsoft Excel skills).
• Capable of delivering technical presentations to project stakeholders and management and communicating plans, ideas, and strategies to key stakeholders, including Company leadership
• Strong effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
• Must be a self-starter capable of seeking out project-related information from project stakeholders and possess leadership skills in order to train and develop others and stand in for Lead Project Controls Engineer, when required
• Must take personal accountability for actions and results; strive for personal and departmental continuous improvement; focus on measurement of results and demonstrate PSEG Values & Behavior

Desired

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or MBA
• Pmi-sp Scheduling Professional Certification, or PMP 
• Experience in all areas of project management
• SAP