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Work Plan Analyst

Briljent

Location
Remote (US)
Workplace
Remote
Job type
Full-time
Posted
Today
Source
Himalayas
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The Work Plan Analyst builds and maintains the integrated master schedule for a large, multi-workstream transformation program, giving project leadership an accurate, current view of timelines, dependencies, and risks. The role coordinates schedule inputs from 15 or more workstream leads, monitors progress against deadlines across multiple releases, and escalates variances before they affect deliverables. The Work Plan Analyst also translates schedule data into clear reports and visuals for executive audiences and supports consistent use of project management standards across the team. Must be eligible to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available at this time.Essential Duties: - Develops, updates, and maintains the integrated master schedule in Microsoft Project - Gathers, validates, and incorporates schedule inputs from 15 or more workstream leads, proactively tracking status, dependencies, and key deliverables - Monitors progress against deadlines, flags schedule variances, and escalates risks or potential delays to project leadership - Generates and presents regular schedule reports, summaries, and visualizations - Conducts schedule reviews and facilitates meetings with workstream leads to validate timelines and assess the impacts of scope changes - Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts, align on critical path activities, and enable timely decisions - Supports the adoption and enforcement of project management standards, templates, and established processes - Maintains clear and consistent written communication so project team members and stakeholders are informed of key schedule updates, risks, and required actions Requirements Required Skills: - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project for building, updating, and maintaining complex master schedules with interdependent tasks and multiple releases or waves - Exceptional attention to detail in analyzing project schedules and identifying inconsistencies, dependencies, and potential risks - Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to coordinate, gather information, and synthesize status updates from 15 or more workstream leads - Ability to translate project updates and technical details into clear visuals and summary reports for executive audiences - Strong organizational skills to track status across multiple deadlines, releases, and stakeholder commitments - Proactive communication skills, keeping project leads and stakeholders informed and escalating risks or issues in a timely manner - Self-directed work style with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving accountability for timely delivery Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Three or more years of experience in project scheduling, work plan management, or project coordination using Microsoft Project - Preferred: Prior experience supporting Medicaid or other health and human services transformation projects - Preferred: Knowledge of project management best practices, such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification, or demonstrated experience operating under a Project Management Plan - Preferred: Familiarity with Microsoft Visio, Power BI, or similar tools for process mapping and dashboard reporting - Preferred: Ability to anticipate schedule risks, flagging bottlenecks, resource gaps, or critical path issues before they impact deliverables - Preferred: Comfort facilitating schedule workshops or check-in meetings with client counterparts to explain schedule impacts and changes - Preferred: Agility in absorbing new information quickly and adapting to evolving project requirements - Preferred: Experience with multi-wave or phased project delivery models, including tracking dependencies, go-live readiness, and release management Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions: An employee must meet these physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, stand, and utilize technology tools such as a laptop computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Briljent is a solutions-based company. Solutions come from creative ideas; ideas come from being creative with differences. Briljent believes diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of the company. Employment at Briljent is based on merit and professional qualifications. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. Originally posted on Himalayas

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