Project Scheduler – Systems Implementation

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Scheduler & Deployment Planner to support a large-scale enterprise system deployment (ERP, SaaS and supply chain platforms). This role is critical in ensuring successful planning, coordination, and execution of project activities across multiple work streams including supplier onboarding, system readiness, and go-live execution.

Location:

Calgary, AB
Duration: 10-month contract
Type:
Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8 hours a day, 5 days in office

• Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain an integrated master project schedule across all phases (deployment, onboarding, training, and hypercare)
  • Build and manage detailed work plans covering Supplier onboarding (36 suppliers), System configuration & readiness, Training and change management, Cutover and go-live activities
  • Identify critical path, dependencies, and schedule risks
  • Lead regular schedule reviews with stakeholders and workstream leads
• Go-Live & Hypercare Coordination
  • Support cutover planning and hypercare execution
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities during go-live and post-go-live phases
  • Ensure readiness alignment across SCM, IT, Finance, and suppliers
  • Escalate risks that may impact key milestones
• Reporting & Governance
  • Provide weekly and executive-level schedule reporting
  • Maintain dashboards (milestones, progress tracking, schedule variance)
  • Support Steer Co reporting with timeline insights and risk indicators
  • Ensure schedule alignment with governance frameworks
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Project Manager and Program Leads, Change Management & Training Teams, Technical, Data, and Process Leads, External vendors and suppliers
  • Ensure all activities are logically sequenced and properly resourced
• Tools & Data Management
  • Manage schedules using MS Project, Excel, or enterprise planning tools
  • Maintain data accuracy, version control, and scheduling integrity
  • Support scenario planning (resource constraints, compression planning)

• 5+ years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or project controls
• Proven experience supporting large-scale system implementations (ERP, SaaS, or supply chain platforms)
• Robust expertise in schedule development & critical path analysis, risk identification & mitigation, cross‑functional coordination
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, Fieldglass, MyTrack, or similar systems
• Supplier onboarding or procurement programs experience
• Cutover and hypercare planning experience
• Background in oil & gas, supply chain, or industrial environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with ability to manage complex timelines