Joints PMO Project Planning Specialist

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Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Joints SC PMO, SI&D is recruiting for a Project Planning Specialist, global role located in Raynham, MA; Warsaw, IN; Cork, Ireland; Suzhou, China; Blackpool/ Leeds, UK.

The PMO Project Planning Specialist will oversee the planning phase of key strategic projects within the JOINTS Portfolio, and will be responsible for the development, systematic implementation, and training in scheduling methodology and tools, in conjunction with coordinating the project scheduling team to ensure expert scheduler support is provided for complex business critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:



* Owns contracts and coordinates the hiring, management, motivation, and development of Project Schedulers in a manner that will facilitate high performance in line with J & J Standards of leadership.


* Implements a consistent project scheduling process across the Joints Platform to ensure that the execution and control of Capital Projects with investment > than $200k is tracked through fully integrated risk assessed schedules stored on a central platform that facilitates dynamic digital reporting.


* Conducts training on project planning and scheduling tools to enhance organizational expertise, improve project management efficiency, and equip Project Leads with essential skills for superior project execution and performance.


* Manages schedule development for key strategic projects when required:


* Analysis and synthesis of information from Project Team and external sources into integrated schedules.


* Qualitative analysis of project schedules to ensure Critical Path integrity.


* Analysis of critical path and constraints.

Work with teams to refine schedules, identify and suggest options, test "what-if" scenarios.


* Analysis and direction on estimated duration of scheduled tasks using best tools and techniques for consistent predictions of project timelines, allowing for better budgeting, resource allocation and scheduling.


* Schedule Risk Assessment and Monte Carlo Analysis to drive proactive risk mitigation planning


* Implementation and use of mechanisms to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans

(e.g.

S-Curves).



* Regular analysis of o...