Acara Solutions is hiring a Project Scheduler in New York, NY for a company servicing the Rail Industry

This is a contract position with opportunity for permanent hire.

Schedule: Full time Monday-Friday/ Normal Office Hours / Flex to work from home 1 day a week

The Project Scheduler will be a part of the project management team and will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing project scheduled for the deployment of our critical OT systems. The scheduler will generate the narrative to the schedule and justify changes of the schedule to the customer (such as Metropolitan Transportation Authority/New York City Transit)

We are looking for someone who can communicate project technology to the customer. You will need to be able to defend the logic behind it. It is important to be well spoken and able to problem solve.

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team and have exposure to state-of-the-art technology projects that make a difference in daily life of transit commuters

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage comprehensive project schedules, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely execution
• Collaborate with project teams to understand the scope of the work, milestones, deliverables, and deadlines
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and communicate any schedule changes to relevant stakeholders
• Use project scheduling software to track projects, and maintain accurate records and documentation
• Generate regular project reports to provide status updates and progress insights to management and stakeholders
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to resolve scheduling conflicts and negotiate timelines
• Participate in risk management, identifying potential project risks and suggesting mitigation strategies

Pay Rate: up to $65/hr. depending on experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a Project Scheduler, preferable in the tech or transport sector
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 are required
• Experience in OT/Systems development process and planning
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to liaise effectively with various levels of management and technical staff
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs