The Atacama Large Millimeter Array – ALMA

The ALMA Project requires a

ALMA Project Scheduler/Planner

The ALMA Project Scheduler/Planner assists with maintenance of integrated project schedules for selected ALMA activities; supports coordinating work activities with project groups; supports progressing schedules and assists in identifying and resolving schedule conflicts; supports Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and variance analysis; supports change and problem management. This position requires significant computer experience and a strong interest in learning and using medium to high-end Project Planning & Control tools (e.g., Open Plan), as well as strong abilities in using tools such as Excel or Visio for analysis and reporting. Applicants must have excellent communications skills in English.

Requirements for the Position:

§ Significant computer experience and a strong interest in learning and using medium to high-end Project Planning & Control tools (e.g., Open Plan)

§ Ability to learn and use Earned Value Management (EVM) and project scheduling methods.

§ Strong abilities in using tools such as Excel or Visio for analysis and reporting are essential.

§ Excellent communication skills (including English); the ability to convey scheduling and financial information

§ Ability to learn and perform analysis and reporting on master and sub-project plans

§ Ability to plan, track and display project efforts and performance

Duty Station:

The Main offices of ALMA are located in Santiago, Chile. Some traveling to the OSF, the AOS and/or international travel will be required as needed.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this round of hiring, candidates are invited to submit to planner@nrao.cl, no later than July 13^th of 2007, the following information
(1)Resume in English;
(2) Names and contact information of 3 professional references
(3) Net monthly salary expectations.

(4) Mention the position in the e-mail subject.

Electronic format is must. Only applications written in English will be considered.

ABOUT ALMA

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an international astronomy facility. ALMA is an equal partnership between Europe and North America in cooperation with the republic of Chile, ALMA is founded in North America by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in cooperation with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and in Europe by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and Spain. ALMA construction and operations are lead on behalf of North America by the National radio astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which is managed by the Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and on behalf of Europe by ESO.

ALMA will be a single instrument composed of up to 64 high precision antennas located in the commune of San Pedro de Atacama, II Region, Chile, at 5000 meters above the sea level. Its primary function will be to observe with unprecedented clarity the enigmatic cold regions of the Universe, which are optically dark, yet shine brightly in the millimeter portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

For further information on the ALMA Project, please visit the following web pages: