Project Scheduler - U.S. Citizenship Required

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

U.S. - CGI Federal roles - Keeping Americans safe By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . Position Description: The Project Scheduler supports a large-scale SAP ERP systems program for a federal agency by developing, maintaining, analyzing, and optimizing program schedules across Agile and hybrid Agile workstreams. This role integrates traditional project scheduling disciplines with Agile rhythms such as sprint cycles, program increment (PI) plans, and incremental delivery forecasting—core components visible in the program’s ongoing PI forecasts and sprint-based schedules. The scheduler will work closely with core Agile teams, product owners, functional leads, and PMO leadership to ensure schedule integrity, identify risks, and provide decision-ready insights to program leadership. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities: • Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that reflects Agile planning rhythms, including sprints, PIs, release increments, and milestone deliverables. • Translate Agile team plans (stories, backlog items, sprint commitments) into time-phased schedule elements. • Maintain logical relationships, dependencies, resources, and constraints across program workstreams. • Update schedules based on sprint outcomes, backlog refinement, team velocity, and scope adjustments. • Align sprint calendars, workshops, and PI planning cycles with the IMS. • Support PI planning by providing schedule scenarios, capacity views, and delivery forecasts. • Assist in mapping Agile deliverables to contractual milestones, dependencies, and critical-path elements. • Perform critical-path, near–critical-path, and schedule variance analyses to proactively identify risks. • Produce dashboards, schedule health metrics, forecast curves, and integrated delivery views for leadership. • Coordinate with PMO leadership to support staffing plans and forecasts. • Collaborate with technical leads, functional teams, PMO staff, and government counterparts to maintain a synchronized schedule baseline. • Participate in PMO and program leadership meetings to present schedule insights and recommend adjustments. • Ensure schedule updates reflect evolving program realities, including design reviews, data migration cycles, development tasks, testing milestones, and release readiness. • Ensure schedules comply with program standards, version control, reporting requirements, and documentation expectations. • Support preparation for reviews, audits, and government reporting cycles. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Required qualifications to be successful in this role: • Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required as well as successful passing of CGI background check prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance. • Bachelor’s degree. • 5 years of experience in project scheduling on large, complex programs. • Strong experience with Jira. • Experience with Agile or hybrid Agile programs (Scrum, SAFe, Disciplined Agile, or similar). • Strong proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Project Online, Primavera, or equivalent). • Ability to translate Agile constructs—sprints, PIs, backlogs—into a cohesive, time?phased schedule. • Demonstrated experience in dependency mapping, critical-path analysis, and schedule risk assessment. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in dynamic and evolving environments. Desired qualifications: • Experience supporting federal programs or large systems integration efforts. • Familiarity with ERP/SAP or enterprise transformation scheduling. • Experience working with PMOs and project leadership teams. • Certifications such as PMI?SP, PMP, SAFe (e.g., SAFe Agilist), or equivalent. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $194,000.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-MC3 DHSCareers Skills: Microsoft Project What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. 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