Ashleigh Herbert

Schedule

• Accountability and ownership of the master schedule in MS Project and monthly scheduling processes to support reporting capability
• Maintain project schedules / cost baselines data (start and finish dates, project gating, key milestones and resource assignments)
• Provide scheduling support and SME expertise for large / complex projects in the portfolio.

Cost Control

• Support the development and on-going management of the cost estimation model and cost estimation tools and application to the project initiation process
• Ensure cost control across the project portfolio and assigned programs of work
• Work with project managers and finance to ensure capitalisation of assets and allocation of effort.

Planning and Forecasting

• Lead capital planning and forecasting activities to support the development of the yearly capital budget with finance, master planning and project stakeholders.

Reporting and Analytics

• Lead the development of timely and meaningful monthly project and portfolio reports
• Create Steering Committee and project proposal presentations
• Provide analytics and insights on the performance of projects and trend of the portfolio
• Conduct schedule analysis to support optimised resource levelling and to ensure schedules are attainable and realistic.

Data Management

• Quality and change control key project data including the project portfolio list, allocation of project managers, approved project budgets, baselines

• Development and ongoing management of complex project plans and schedules, outlining scope, objectives, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Budget development and management of ongoing financial tracking, including monitoring of project resources, expenses and capital costs against project forecasts.
• Maintain databases and detailed spreadsheets of a sensitive nature, ensuring accurate records and status.
• Enhance team collaboration by co-facilitation of regular team meetings, being an active participant of monthly governance meetings, and providing administrative support by way of presentation development and minute taking of both.

• Implemented project management best practices for more effective planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Assisted Portfolio Managers with due diligence and portfolio maintenance.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing processes and identifying areas for potential optimization.
• Increased team efficiency by fostering a collaborative work environment and promoting knowledge sharing among team members.