at Progress Rail Services Corp. in La Grange, Illinois, United States
Job Description
9079BR
PRS Facility Location:
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL
Job Purpose:
The Senior Project Scheduler supports project managers by creating, maintaining, and reporting of the project schedules for engineering projects.
Req ID:
9079BR
Company Description:
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Education / Training:
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business or Program Management or equivalent;
- Experience using MS Project, Primavera or other project scheduling tool.
Preferred:
- Exposure to ERP systems.
Job Title:
Sr. NPI Scheduler
City:
La Grange
Key Job Elements:
- Work with functional areas to develop and maintain a MS Project schedule for the locomotive business;
- Schedule projects from a milestone, resource, and task standpoint;
- Report on project status and resource availability;
- Maintain accurate records while prioritizing and managing multiple project assignments;
- Participate on project teams and help in the development of work around plans for the critical path activities, if required;
- Prepares weekly reports and analysis of project activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Knowledge of project management concepts;
- Understands Critical Path Methodology;
- Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems;
- High level of interpersonal skills to work within team environment;
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Self-starter, ability to function with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated personal time management skills.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
- Motion – The position spends most of the time in an office setting. The position will require occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers;
- Work Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environment;
- Emotional Demands – Required to liaise with multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders and managers. Individual must be well-spoken, able to manage multiple priorities and individual requests daily;
- Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. It is primarily an office position requiring awareness of the safety requirement in an office environment within the facility; must be capable of following all safety protocols.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits:
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status – governing plan documents control such benefits.
Job Category:
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing
Work Location Options:
Muncie, Indiana
State::
Illinois