Director of Program Planning and Scheduling

NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC • St. Paul, MN

5h

About The Position

At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing. As the Director of Program Planning & Scheduling, you will personally build, maintain, and defend the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for our most complex programs. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of advanced technical scheduling expertise and executive-level strategic thinking. You will translate complex logic into clear delivery roadmaps and provide the predictive analysis necessary to avoid "surprises."

Requirements

• 10+ years in Project Controls, Program Management, or Scheduling, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Mastery of Critical Path Method (CPM) logic and experience managing large-scale Integrated Master Schedules ($100M+ portfolio size).
• Proven ability to work in a shared-authority environment, requiring high emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach to decision-making.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Schedule Execution: Personally develop, status, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for all programs, ensuring technical logic and horizontal/vertical integration.
• Critical Path & Risk Analysis: Conduct critical path analysis and perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) to provide accurate predictive forecasting.
• Standards Ownership: Establish the "Gold Standard" for schedule health (DCMA 14-Point or equivalent) and manage the Baseline Change Request (BCR) process.
• Functional Cross-Support: Maintain high-level proficiency in cost control systems to provide surge support or coverage for the Director of Program Performance and Cost Control, including basic budget updates and variance reporting.
• Technical Mastery: Provide "What-if" modeling and delay analysis to Program Managers, transforming data into actionable strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees