Job Description

About GMG GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG\'s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world\'s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets. The Role: The Project Scheduler plays a critical role in project management, assisting in the planning, organizing, and monitoring of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The primary responsibility of a Project Scheduler is to create and maintain project schedules, which serve as a roadmap for the project team, stakeholders, and management to follow throughout the project\'s lifecycle. Responsibilities: Schedule Development: Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, and constraints. Develop comprehensive project schedules using project management tools like Microsoft Project or other scheduling software. Resource Allocation: Coordinate with different teams and departments to identify required resources, including human resources, equipment, and materials. Ensure that resources are efficiently allocated to meet project timelines. Critical Path Analysis: Identify the critical path and key milestones of the project schedule, understanding which tasks are most critical for project completion and which activities can tolerate delays. Risk Assessment: Identify potential schedule risks and constraints, and work with project teams to develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks. Schedule Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain project schedules to reflect changes in project scope, resource availability, and any unforeseen events. Communicate schedule updates to relevant stakeholders. Performance Monitoring: Monitor project progress against the schedule, identifying deviations and potential delays. Provide reports and analysis on project performance and recommend corrective actions as needed. Communication: Facilitate communication among team members, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure everyone is aware of the project schedule and its status. Foster collaboration and problem-solving to keep the project on track. Project Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project schedules, changes, and communications. Qualifications & Skills: A Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. Certifications in project management methodologies such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments), or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) can be advantageous. Project Management Knowledge: A solid understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices with familiarity in various project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar platforms. Time Management: Excellent time management skills to create and maintain project schedules efficiently with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess project data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on data analysis with the capability to perform critical path analysis to determine the most critical tasks in the project schedule. Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to interact with team members, stakeholders, and clients with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. Attention to Detail: Being meticulous and detail-oriented to identify potential scheduling conflicts and resource constraints and ensuring accuracy in the project schedule to avoid delays and cost overruns. Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identify potential issues and risks in the project schedule and propose suitable solutions with the ability to handle unexpected changes and adapt the schedule accordingly. Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to create a realistic and achievable project schedule and also facilitating discussions and meetings related to project planning and scheduling. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software, spreadsheet applications, and other relevant tools to create and manage project schedules effectively. Knowledge of Industry Standards: Understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards that may impact project scheduling. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing project requirements, timelines, and priorities. Leadership: Possessing leadership qualities to guide the team and project stakeholders through the scheduling process.

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