Project Scheduler

Role Description

Kentro is seeking a seasoned Project Scheduler to support our VA-ESOM- End Point Support and Operations Monitoring contract across the United States and serve as the bridge between agile delivery teams and enterprise scheduling functions, translating sprint-level work into integrated master schedules, maintaining program timelines, and surfacing risk and dependencies across a complex portfolio of technology initiatives.

The Scheduler / IMS Lead builds and maintains the IMS for the CAM ESOM Support Cell tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path activities, and schedule risks across all workstreams while also owning the day-to-day schedule which drives prioritizations and resource allocation. You will work closely with team members, project managers, and senior leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, collaborating effectively across distributed teams and time zones.

This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

The salary for this position is between $125-145K/annually. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated master schedules (IMS) using MS Project for multiple concurrent IT programs, incorporating agile sprint cadences and waterfall dependencies.
• Conduct critical path analysis, resource leveling, and what-if scenario planning to proactively identify scheduling risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate virtual scheduling governance meetings and produce weekly status reports, Gantt views, and variance analyses for executive and stakeholder consumption.
• Maintain baseline schedules, track actual vs. planned progress, and manage change control in alignment with PMO standards.
• Identify and report key metrics and variances in alignment with PMO guidance and standards.
• Coordinate cross-project dependency mapping and escalate conflicts to Program Managers and the Portfolio Management team.
• Continuously improve scheduling processes, templates, and tools in collaboration with the broader PMO and Agile CoE.
• Champion remote-first communication practices by maintaining clear, timely documentation and proactively sharing schedule updates across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, mathematics, business administration or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in IT project or program management.
• 5+ years of hands-on MS Project scheduling experience.
• Experience with government contracting.
• Experience with both development, operations and maintenance scheduling.
• Strong understanding of critical path methodology (CPM) and earned value concepts.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fully remote, distributed team environments.
• Proficiency in resource planning, capacity management, and dependency tracking.
• Excellent written and async communication skills; comfortable with video-first collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification (PMI).
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Exposure to cloud or digital transformation programs.
• Experience with MS Project Server or Microsoft Project Online.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizen or Green card holder.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
• Must meet updated ID requirements: ID requirements .
• If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
• Funds for activities – virtual and in-person, e.g., happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
• Commitment to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.