Matt Zargar
Summary
Experienced with production scheduling, ensuring seamless coordination of resources and timelines. Utilizes expertise in workflow management to optimize efficiency and meet project deadlines. Knowledge of team collaboration and strategic planning to achieve operational goals.
A Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management professional with over 18 years of experience in a variety of sectors, such as banking, transport, technology, and infrastructure, who is results-oriented and strategic. Proficient in the establishment and optimisation of PMO environments, the management of cross-functional teams, and the guarantee of seamless project execution. Proficiency in the following areas: forecasting, earned value management, risk mitigation, budgeting, cost control, and programme planning. A proven track record of fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity, as well as strong leadership and mentoring abilities. Enthusiastic about providing strategic solutions that enhance accountability, efficiency, and performance. Extensive experience in data-driven decision-making and executive stakeholder management, with proficiency in Microsoft Project (MSP), Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project Online.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Portfolio Master Scheduler
ING Bank
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Spearheaded scheduling, risk, and interdependency management for four strategic bank programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Developed an integrated strategic project plan with global and AU teams, enhancing coordination and execution efficiency.
- Utilized Microsoft Project Online and Primavera P6 for detailed schedule management and stakeholder reporting.
- Designed and implemented an Earned Value Management (EVM) framework, improving financial tracking and forecasting accuracy.
- Accomplishment: Increased project timeline adherence by 30% by enhancing scheduling methodologies and risk mitigation strategies.
Portfolio Schedule Manager
Transport Government
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Established and maintained an assurance framework spanning four portfolios, ten programs, and 62 projects.
- Led a team of master schedulers, financial specialists, and risk management professionals, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Designed and automated executive dashboards and reports using Power BI, streamlining portfolio management.
- Applied Primavera P6 and MSP to optimize resource allocation and project planning, ensuring smooth execution.
- Accomplishment: Reduced project overruns by 25% through early risk identification and intervention strategies.
Portfolio Master Scheduler
Transport
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed a diverse portfolio of 580+ programs across multiple business areas.
- Established assurance, reporting, and governance frameworks, enhancing project visibility.
- Applied Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to track and analyze project performance and financial health.
- Integrated Microsoft Project Online and Primavera P6 for efficient scheduling and resource planning.
- Accomplishment: Developed a scheduling flag reporting tool that increased milestone tracking accuracy by 75%.
Project Control Manager – Data Centre Program
Fujitsu
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Led PMO control procedures for the Data Centre migration program, ensuring compliance with governance policies.
- Developed budget tools and cash flow forecasting methodologies to improve financial oversight.
- Integrated MSP and Primavera P6 for advanced scheduling, enhancing project visibility and risk management.
- Accomplishment: Optimized procurement processes, reducing costs by 20% while improving vendor performance.
PMO Manager – Global Infrastructure
Deloitte
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed ERP program controls, financial reporting, and governance for a global infrastructure project (MSP Master Schedule)
- Applied earned value analysis to measure and enhance project efficiency.
- Designed an interdependency framework to ensure seamless coordination between project stakeholders.
- Accomplishment: Increased project efficiency by 15% by implementing data-driven decision-making frameworks.
Program Master Scheduler
KPMG
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and maintained high-level and detailed project schedules across multiple programs.
- Ensured compliance with scheduling standards and best practices using MSP and Primavera P6.
- Conducted schedule risk analysis and applied earned value management to track project performance.
- Accomplishment: Enhanced scheduling efficiency by 30% through implementation of standardized scheduling practices.
Senior Scheduler - Chevron Gorgon LNG Tanks
CB&I
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed schedules and project costs for a $1.2B LNG project, ensuring compliance with financial and operational targets.
- Provided strong stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless project execution.
- Utilized Primavera P6 to optimize construction scheduling, reducing bottlenecks and improving efficiency.
- Accomplishment: Implemented scheduling best practices that reduced project delays by 40%
Senior Scheduler
TBH
01.2005 - 02.2013
- Developed and maintained project plans for large-scale engineering projects.
- Provided strategic support to project managers on scheduling and resource allocation.
- Integrated Microsoft Project Online for real-time tracking and reporting, enhancing project transparency.
- Accomplishment: Led a process optimization initiative that increased scheduling accuracy by 35%.
Education
M.D. - Finance
University of New South Wales
University Of New South Wales 04.2023 - 2023.12
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering - Planning & Systems Analysis
Tehran Azad University
01.2005 - 2005.12
Skills
Team worker
Certification
PRINCE2 - Certified Practitioner
Educational Achievement
- Master of Management, Finance, University of New South Wales, 2023
- Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Planning & Systems Analysis, 2005
Timeline
Portfolio Master Scheduler
ING Bank
12.2023 - 01.2025
M.D. - Finance
University of New South Wales
04.2023 - 2023.12
Portfolio Schedule Manager
Transport Government
07.2022 - 12.2023
Portfolio Master Scheduler
Transport
01.2019 - 06.2022
Project Control Manager – Data Centre Program
Fujitsu
05.2018 - 01.2019
PMO Manager – Global Infrastructure
Deloitte
06.2016 - 05.2018
Program Master Scheduler
KPMG
11.2015 - 06.2016
Senior Scheduler - Chevron Gorgon LNG Tanks
CB&I
04.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Scheduler
TBH
01.2005 - 02.2013
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering - Planning & Systems Analysis
Tehran Azad University
01.2005 - 2005.12
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