Scheduling & Control Lead
Permanent leadership opportunity within a major enterprise transformation portfolio
Lead and shape project scheduling and controls practices across a complex organisation
Manage and mentor a team of project scheduling professionals
Flexible location across Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney
Role - Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Scheduling & Control Lead to drive enterprise scheduling capability, strengthen project controls governance, and provide strategic insights that support successful portfolio delivery.
Reporting within an Enterprise PMO environment, you will lead the scheduling function across a large transformation portfolio, establishing best-practice planning, forecasting, dependency management and project controls disciplines. You will work closely with Portfolio Leads, Program Managers, Project Managers and executive stakeholders to improve delivery confidence, schedule performance and decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project controls skilled who combines strong leadership capability with deep expertise in project scheduling, forecasting and portfolio governance.
Employment Type and Duration: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the enterprise scheduling and controls function across a transformation portfolio
Establish and embed best-practice scheduling, forecasting and project controls methodologies
Manage and develop a team of project schedulers,



ensuring capability growth and delivery excellence
Develop integrated schedules and support complex program dependency management
Drive Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule performance measurement and forecasting practices
Establish baseline management and change control processes across projects and programs
Monitor schedule quality and ensure compliance with governance standards and methodologies
Provide executive-level reporting, schedule insights and delivery performance analysis
Support resource demand forecasting and capacity planning across project portfolios
Collaborate with governance, assurance, resource management and delivery teams
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across scheduling and project controls functions
Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders on project delivery performance and risks
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 10 years' experience in project scheduling, planning and project controls environments
Demonstrated experience leading scheduling functions across complex programs or portfolios
Proven experience managing and mentoring scheduling or project controls teams
Strong expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM),



dependency management and schedule performance analysis
Experience with baseline management, integrated change control and project governance frameworks
Strong understanding of resource-loaded scheduling, resource forecasting and capacity planning
Experience developing integrated master schedules and managing cross-program dependencies
Knowledge of project delivery methodologies including PMBoK, Agile and MSP
Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to provide meaningful delivery insights
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
Experience working within Enterprise PMO, portfolio delivery or transformation environments
Strong data analysis and numerical modelling capability
Qualifications & Clearance
Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline
PMI-SP, AACE PSP or similar scheduling accreditation highly regarded
Professional experience within large infrastructure, aviation, government or enterprise transformation environments highly regarded
Demonstrated leadership experience within project, program or portfolio delivery functions preferred
If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to
Isha Khanna
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"Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds"
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📌 Scheduling & Control Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Brisbane