IT Project Scheduler / Project Coordinator
Hybrid – Detroit, MI
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $45 – $66.41 per hour depending on experience, qualifications, and project scheduling background
Contract: 2-Year Contract (Potential Extension or Direct Hire)
Benefits: Benefits available during contract
Overview
The IT Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project schedules for complex IT initiatives. This role supports project managers, technical leads, and stakeholders by creating detailed timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and a strong background in scheduling for IT projects, including software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system implementations.
The position works in a hybrid environment in Detroit and operates under general supervision while following established processes and scheduling procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to define activities, durations, dependencies, and milestones.
- Track project progress, analyze schedule performance, and prepare regular status reports.
- Identify schedule variances, critical path impacts, and risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support resource planning by coordinating with cross-functional teams and identifying resource constraints.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on timeline expectations.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to schedule changes, baselines, and reporting requirements.
- Support overall project governance and ensure scheduling practices adhere to PMO standards and methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- Experience using Primavera P6 for schedule creation, maintenance, and reporting.
- 2–5+ years of project scheduling experience, specifically supporting IT projects such as software rollouts, infrastructure upgrades, system integrations, or network implementations.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path analysis, and schedule forecasting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred but not required).
- Experience working within a PMO environment or in an Agile/Waterfall mixed methodology environment.
- Familiarity with additional scheduling or project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow).
- Experience supporting large-scale or multi-phase IT initiatives.