Remote Project Specialist Jobs
Remote project specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like technology, consulting, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include Meridial, サイネオス・ヘルス, and Parsons. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sr. Project Scheduling Specialist
Planned Systems International·Remote
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Job Description
Overview:
Planned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, is seeking a Project Scheduling Specialist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS) contract. The IETSS program delivers Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO) and other critical VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) modernization initiatives. This effort supports software delivery lifecycle activities, enterprise testing services, and quality assurance functions that help ensure successful delivery of technology solutions for Veterans. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence and modernization, the Sr. Project Scheduling Specialist will play a key role in supporting and enhancing Testing Logistics Services (TLS) activities across the program.
- Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for IETSS projects and task orders.
- Define schedule activities, milestones, dependencies, and work package timelines.
- Establish and maintain schedule baselines.
- Coordinate schedule integration across multiple project workstreams.
- Coordinate schedule updates with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders.
- Track program milestones and deliverable due dates.
- Ensure schedule data integrity and compliance with program standards.
- Monitor schedule performance against baseline plans.
- Conduct critical path and float analysis.
- Perform schedule health assessments using approved scheduling methodologies.
- Identify schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts to project delivery.
- Support risk management activities by identifying schedule-related concerns.
- Analyze schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support development of recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule execution.
- Provide milestone status reporting and schedule forecasts.
- Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc schedule reports.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations for leadership review.
- Assist leadership with data calls and reporting requirements.
- Partner with Project Managers and Task Leads to collect schedule updates.
- Participate in planning meetings, milestone reviews, and project status meetings.
- Support customer briefings and program management reviews.
- Mentor junior schedulers and project control personnel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
- 6–8 years of project scheduling, planning, or program controls experience.
- Experience supporting Federal Government, DoD, or large-scale IT programs.
- Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects or task orders.
- Experienced preparing schedule status reports and executive briefings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of:
- Schedule performance analysis
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Resource planning and forecasting
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selected candidates must successfully complete a Government background investigation, including the completion of required security forms and fingerprinting.
- PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Certification.
- Microsoft Project Certification.
- Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Master, Agile Practitioner).
- Experience supporting enterprise IT modernization, digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, data management, or systems engineering initiatives.
- Experience supporting federal government contracting environments.
- Expert knowledge of project scheduling principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to evaluate complex program schedules and translate findings into executive-level recommendations.
- Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional planning efforts.
- Experience developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and executive-level reporting solutions.
- Experience working with SQL-based reporting environments and data analytics platforms.
- Experience developing automated schedule and performance reporting solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to schedule accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.
EEO Commitment:
It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
Planned Systems International
Sr. Project Scheduling Specialist
Remote
Added 1d ago
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Job Description
Overview:
Planned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, is seeking a Project Scheduling Specialist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS) contract. The IETSS program delivers Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO) and other critical VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) modernization initiatives. This effort supports software delivery lifecycle activities, enterprise testing services, and quality assurance functions that help ensure successful delivery of technology solutions for Veterans. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence and modernization, the Sr. Project Scheduling Specialist will play a key role in supporting and enhancing Testing Logistics Services (TLS) activities across the program.
- Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for IETSS projects and task orders.
- Define schedule activities, milestones, dependencies, and work package timelines.
- Establish and maintain schedule baselines.
- Coordinate schedule integration across multiple project workstreams.
- Coordinate schedule updates with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders.
- Track program milestones and deliverable due dates.
- Ensure schedule data integrity and compliance with program standards.
- Monitor schedule performance against baseline plans.
- Conduct critical path and float analysis.
- Perform schedule health assessments using approved scheduling methodologies.
- Identify schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts to project delivery.
- Support risk management activities by identifying schedule-related concerns.
- Analyze schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support development of recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule execution.
- Provide milestone status reporting and schedule forecasts.
- Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc schedule reports.
- Develop dashboards and visualizations for leadership review.
- Assist leadership with data calls and reporting requirements.
- Partner with Project Managers and Task Leads to collect schedule updates.
- Participate in planning meetings, milestone reviews, and project status meetings.
- Support customer briefings and program management reviews.
- Mentor junior schedulers and project control personnel.
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
- 6–8 years of project scheduling, planning, or program controls experience.
- Experience supporting Federal Government, DoD, or large-scale IT programs.
- Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects or task orders.
- Experienced preparing schedule status reports and executive briefings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of:
- Schedule performance analysis
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Resource planning and forecasting
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selected candidates must successfully complete a Government background investigation, including the completion of required security forms and fingerprinting.
- PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Certification.
- Microsoft Project Certification.
- Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Master, Agile Practitioner).
- Experience supporting enterprise IT modernization, digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, data management, or systems engineering initiatives.
- Experience supporting federal government contracting environments.
- Expert knowledge of project scheduling principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to evaluate complex program schedules and translate findings into executive-level recommendations.
- Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional planning efforts.
- Experience developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and executive-level reporting solutions.
- Experience working with SQL-based reporting environments and data analytics platforms.
- Experience developing automated schedule and performance reporting solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to schedule accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.
EEO Commitment:
It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.
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Who's Hiring
- Meridial126
- サイネオス・ヘルス16
- Parsons3
- LCG3
- Qbitech2Q
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Two or more years of experience coordinating or supporting project delivery
- Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall project methodologies
- Strong written communication skills for status reporting and stakeholder updates
- PMP certification or active progress toward it preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Remote Project Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed results across multiple sources.
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote project specialists succeed or fail on written clarity. Update your resume to show specific examples of written status updates, Slack-based coordination, or documentation you owned. Remote hiring managers look for this before the first interview.
Highlight the tools you know by name
Remote employers move fast when they see exact tools listed: Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence, Monday.com. Name every project management and collaboration platform you've used in your resume and cover letter, not just generic project management experience.
Prepare for a remote work scenario question
Most remote project specialist interviews include a question about how you manage a delayed deliverable or an unresponsive stakeholder without walking down the hall. Prepare a specific example that shows your escalation process and how you kept the project moving.
Remote Project Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project specialist job?
Target companies that run fully distributed teams, since they've built the workflows that make remote project coordination work well. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools like Jira or Asana, and the ability to drive deliverables without in-person check-ins. Certifications like CAPM or PMP and a portfolio showing completed projects with measurable outcomes give candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire remote project specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote project specialists include Meridial, サイネオス・ヘルス, and Parsons, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology firms, management consulting companies, and healthcare organizations with distributed operations are among the most consistent sources of remote project specialist openings.
Can you get a remote project specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workload and communicate progress without daily oversight. Remote-first SaaS companies and nonprofits hire coordinators and project associates as stepping stones. Showing completed coursework, volunteer project coordination, or a freelance project you drove to completion from start to finish can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote project specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated project management skills, familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, or Monday.com, and a history of delivering work on time over a specific degree. A project management certification can substitute for a degree in many postings, particularly at remote-first companies and technology firms that focus on output over credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote project specialists?
Remote project specialist roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors have embraced distributed teams where project specialists coordinate work across time zones, vendors, and functions without a shared physical office.
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