Project Scheduler

Leidos

$65K — $118K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related field; experience may substitute for degree.
  • 4+ years in project scheduling or coordination, specifically with Primavera P6.
  • Experience with IT applications or enterprise technology projects.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and PMO processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in engaging with leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Coordinate scheduling across SAP workstreams in a major modernization effort.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, functional leads, and vendors for project execution.
  • Monitor and report on schedule performance and project health metrics.
  • Conduct schedule reviews and support risk identification and recovery planning.
  • Facilitate project meetings and track action items and statuses.
  • Maintain and improve scheduling templates and reporting structures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact SAP modernization program.
  • Engagement in complex projects within a leading enterprise organization.
  • Onsite work environment fostering collaboration with project leadership and teams.
  • Access to advanced project management tools and methodologies.
  • Contribtuion to the success of significant IT initiatives in a regulated industry.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will be driving the execution and delivery of IT projects for our electric utility client. Additionally, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.

Join a high-impact SAP modernization program supporting a leading enterprise organization as a Project Coordinator / Scheduler. In this role, you will be a key partner to project leadership, driving schedule performance, coordination, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across multiple SAP workstreams. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented project professional who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments and enjoys combining project coordination, scheduling, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.

You will play a critical role in helping project teams deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget by maintaining integrated schedules, identifying risks and dependencies, and providing actionable insights to leadership.

Location: This position is based in Newark, New Jersey. Qualified candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be able to work onsite at client offices three days per week.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Coordinate scheduling activities and dependency management across SAP workstreams within a large-scale modernization program.
  • Partner closely with Project Managers, functional leads, financial analysts, and vendors to support successful project execution.
  • Monitor schedule performance, critical path activities, milestones, and project health metrics.
  • Provide forward-looking schedule analysis, reporting, and recommendations to leadership teams.
  • Support project governance by ensuring compliance with PMO scheduling standards and best practices.
  • Conduct schedule reviews, analytics, audits, and recovery planning for projects at risk.
  • Assist with project coordination activities including meeting facilitation, action item tracking, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
  • Support earned value analysis, estimate-to-complete (ETC) forecasting, and resource/cost-loaded scheduling.
  • Maintain scheduling templates, historical data, and reporting structures to improve consistency and efficiency across the program.
  • Help identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement throughout the project lifecycle.


Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 4+ years of experience in project scheduling, coordination, or project controls using Primavera P6.
  • Experience supporting IT application or enterprise technology projects.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies and PMO processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interacting with leadership teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality project documentation and reporting.


Preferred:
  • Experience supporting SAP implementations or SAP transformation programs.
  • Experience working in utilities or other highly regulated industries.
  • Background in project controls, resource planning, or enterprise PMO environments.


Original Posting:
May 27, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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