Senior Project Scheduler

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Project Scheduler to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Key Performance Indicators: Lead role specific departmental activity. Ensure stakeholder alignment for all role specific tasks. Ensure clear communication plans are executed. Demonstrate excellent business behaviours including team working. Deliver EO Master Schedule plans for ALL projects in the  space, on time using the latest information. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Working with the Pre-KO cross functional teams, establish aligned programme content. Responsible for creating the EO Master schedules on behalf of the Engineering Operations team, in the Pre-KO phase programmes, using the project Timing plans Responsible for handover of EO Master schedules to the relevant EO project team as the project travels through. Responsible for establishing and running the Pre-KO Engineering Operations Sync session. Responsible for analysing project Engineering Operations timing constraints using vehicle and unit timing plans, and EO Master Schedule documents Responsible for preparing reporting decks to communicate project summaries to be used in the EO Architecture reviews. Responsible for assisting EO team with major plan updates (driven by significant shifts in programme timing). Manage EO critical path template, ensuring continual improvement and alignment to the EO Framework. Key Interactions: Engineering Operation teams, namely Product Information, Engineering Delivery, Prototype Build Operations, Test & Development teams, Propulsion Build & Test Operations, Vehicle Build & Test Operations, Unit & Vehicle Programme Teams, Programme Planning & Vehicle Engineering. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Previous experience in a similar role in Project Management with track record of delivery. End to end understanding of automotive project delivery, from concept through to final testing activity. Proven ability to create complex plans ensuring dependant activities are linked. Experienced in using planning software tool. Ability to consume large amounts of detailed information and summarise succinctly. Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience. Negotiation and adaptability skills. Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: Understanding of commodity delivery plans. Experience of stakeholder management at all levels. Project management qualification. Essential Personal Profile: An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic person who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Personal Profile: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style