CTAO (Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory) gGmbH is the legal entity in charge of the realisation of the CTA project via construction and operation of the future CTA Observatory. For setting up the detailed construction schedule across the project, the CTAO is seeking consultancy services for its Project Office in Bologna (Italy) in the area of: Project Scheduling.

Tthe consultant will perform the following tasks:

- Establish, monitor and update a set of detailed project schedules for all areas of the CTAO construction project using standard coding and existing work breakdown structures (WBS) as well as information from in-kind contribution teams (contribution to the regular update of the WBS will also be required)

- Perform a roll-up of the various schedules into a single consolidated CTAO plan

- Set up the needed systems and planning tools within the CTAO Project Office

- Work closely with CTAO staff and in-kind contributors to obtain necessary schedule information

- Perform schedule control by establishing critical path reviews, planned value, earned value, schedule variance, and recommend corrective actions as required

- Report on a regular basis to the CTAO Project Manager on schedule condition, delivery status, and other parameters

- Initiate and prepare periodic project reports, setting up a standard format appropriate for the task, focussing on programmatic aspects and delivering a number of Project Key Performance Indicators, to be defined in cooperation with the CTAO Project Manager.