Project Scheduler (Ref #: 1109503)

The client seeks one (1) experienced Scheduler with detailed knowledge and experience of managing and developing project schedules for Information Technology (IT) systems implementation/integration projects to work within the BenefitConnect Division. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the BenefitConnect Director or designee, the Scheduler shall manage, guide, communicate and coordinate among various project tasks and activities for the BenefitConnect pension administration system while working and collaborating closely with the business stakeholders and the third-party vendors. The Scheduler will assist in the identification and resolution of dependencies and/or discrepancies that may result in downstream technical impacts or implications in various project management documents. The Scheduler shall facilitate, coordinate and monitor the activities which have implementation impacts/dependencies among the client's business/technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), vendors, business partners and stakeholders to ensure on-time and with quality completion of solution development/implementation per design specification and project requirements/objectives. The Scheduler will identify issues and risks that may potentially have technical impacts/dependencies, monitor the issue and risk log(s), ensure prompt attention to and resolution of issues, and escalate such issues when necessary; regularly log, track, and update technical risks and issues. The Scheduler will also assist in planning, managing, and ensuring the execution of technical implementation or software development activities to align with the client's IT standards, policies, and best practices established by the client's Enterprise Architecture (EA) unit, or those of industry's standards and best practices. Required experience: At least seven (7) years of working experience in the Information Technology or Information System (IT/IS) fields with extensive experience in scheduling for large projects in the role of Scheduler or Schedule Manager, including but not limited to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and/or closing scheduling processes on projects. Preferred experience: Two (2) years or more of providing scheduling services for a California State or federal agency; Five (5) or more years of scheduling experience on IT systems integration projects involving resources from multiple business areas and a project team size of at least 20 people. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or government-sanctioned college/university in a related field. Skills: The proposed project person must have at least seven (7) years of working experience in the Information Technology or Information System (IT/IS) fields with extensive experience in scheduling for large projects in the role of Scheduler or Schedule Manager, including but not limited to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and/or closing scheduling processes on projects. The proposed project person must have at least three (3) years of experience developing or managing a schedule and/or sub schedules with at least 1,000 schedule line items. The proposed project person must have at least three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Project to create and manage detailed project schedules. The proposed project person must hold a Project Management Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certificate or an equivalent certificate in scheduling. Technologies: Microsoft Project Certifications: Project Management Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certificate or an equivalent certificate in scheduling; Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate is desirable but not required as a minimum qualification. CalSTRS reserves the right to request copies of these certificates. Location: West Sacramento, CA. Arrangement: Hybrid (on-site 2-3 days per week at CalSTRS Headquarters Duration: Up to twenty-four (24) months with an option to extend up to thirty-six (36) additional months. Hours: Travel: The contractor is responsible for any travel costs incurred while providing services. Start date: 2026-12-01. Mandatory qualifications: - At least seven (7) years of working experience in the Information Technology or Information System (IT/IS) fields with extensive experience in scheduling for large projects in the role of Scheduler or Schedule Manager, including but not limited to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and/or closing scheduling processes on projects. - At least three (3) years of experience developing or managing a schedule and/or sub schedules with at least 1,000 schedule line items. - At least three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Project to create and manage detailed project schedules. - Project Management Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certificate or an equivalent certificate in scheduling. Desired qualifications: - Two (2) years or more of providing scheduling services for a California State or federal agency. - Five (5) or more years of scheduling experience on IT systems integration projects involving resources from multiple business areas and a project team size of at least 20 people. - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited or government sanctioned college/university in a related field.