Client Background: Steel Industry

Industry : Manufacturing

Location: Simpang Renggam, Johor

Headcount: 1

Position Title : Lead Project Scheduler

Tenure: Permanent

Remuneration: RM8,000 – RM15,000

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (MS Project)
• Ensure schedule accuracy, transparency, and alignment across multiple project stakeholders and regions
• Monitor project progress, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and schedule risks
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across different time zones to gather updates and maintain schedule integrity
• Analyze schedule performance and proactively identify potential delays or conflicts
• Provide schedule forecasting, scenario analysis, and recovery planning where necessary
• Maintain schedule baselines and ensure updates are properly documented
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to support overall project execution
• Drive consistency and best practices in project scheduling and planning processes

Requirements :

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in project scheduling or project planning roles
• Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft Project (MS Project) in complex project environments
• Proven experience owning and managing detailed project schedules independently
• Experience working with international and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple time zones
• Experience in large industrial, automation, engineering, manufacturing, or MHE project environments would be an advantage

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis, and project controls
• Ability to manage multiple project timelines and dependencies effectively

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and multicultural environment