[Hiring] Pharmaceutical Project Scheduler @Johnson Controls

Role Description

The Primavera P6 Project Scheduler will develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules for pharmaceutical capital projects (e.g., R&D facilities, laboratories, manufacturing plants, packaging lines, validation programs). This role ensures schedule integrity and alignment with GMP, validation, and regulatory milestones, supporting on-time delivery of highly regulated projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Development & Management
  • Develop, update, and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules for multiple projects, including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, validation, and tech transfer activities.
  • Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity coding, calendars, and resource assignments aligned with project control standards.
  • Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations activities into a single, logic-driven integrated master schedule.
  • Establish and maintain baseline schedules; track progress and changes against baselines.
• Schedule Analysis & Reporting
  • Perform critical path, near-critical path, and what-if scenario analyses to identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and issue regular schedule reports (dashboards, progress curves, milestone tracking, look-aheads) for project management and stakeholders.
  • Provide early warning of schedule slippage and propose recovery or acceleration plans.
  • Support schedule-related inputs for monthly project reports, stage-gate reviews, and management presentations.
• Coordination & Collaboration
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, CQV, Procurement, and Operations to gather status updates and validate schedule assumptions.
  • Facilitate regular schedule review meetings and progress reviews with internal teams and external contractors.
  • Coordinate with cost control to align schedule and budget (time-phased costs, cash flow, earned value where applicable).
  • Ensure contractor and vendor schedules are integrated, consistent, and aligned with client requirements.
• Pharma / GMP Focus
  • Incorporate key pharmaceutical milestones (design reviews, regulatory submissions, equipment FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation, readiness for inspection, PPQ, etc.) into the integrated schedule.
  • Reflect GMP requirements, documentation deliverables, and regulatory timelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA) within the schedule logic.
  • Support readiness for regulatory inspections and audits by providing schedule evidence and documentation as required.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure adherence to company project controls procedures, scheduling standards, and best practices.
  • Contribute to development and refinement of scheduling templates, standards, and tools specific to pharma projects.
  • Support lessons learned exercises and implement improvements in future schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Scheduler / Planner with at least 3 years using Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated experience on pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated capital projects (R&D facilities, cleanrooms, manufacturing or packaging lines, utilities, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Experience across full project lifecycle (concept through handover/validation) strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 (Enterprise Projects).
• Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, earned value principles, and project controls.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and reporting/BI tools; experience with project controls or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with GMP, GxP, validation life cycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), and regulatory expectations in pharma.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex project data and communicate clear insights.
• Excellent communication skills; able to present schedule information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• Professional certification (e.g., PSP, PMI-SP, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with commissioning & qualification (CQV) frameworks and industry guidelines (ISPE, ASTM E2500, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with large-scale capital programs or portfolio-level scheduling preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year / holidays / sick time / three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).