Integrated Program Planner and Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

29d•$84,000 - $156,000

About The Position

The Integrated Program Planner and Scheduler develops and maintains complex program schedules, including resource loading and Earned Value Analysis. The role helps refine and standardize Program Planning and Scheduling processes, tools, formats, and tracking and reporting methods to support enterprise-wide resource management. The planner works with program teams to develop plans, integrate inputs, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), while performing schedule analysis for assigned programs and projects. The position integrates program schedules and plans across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. It tracks schedules, conducts risk and critical path analysis, resolves network logic conflicts, and uses schedule metrics and project management techniques to assess progress and performance variances. The role also supports compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines, and may lead or participate in scheduling status reviews and briefings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 6 years of MS Project experience.
Experience creating and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule and supporting schedules for assigned projects or programs.
Experience creating and presenting project-level reports, presentations, and deliverables that convey IMS risk and status to program and senior management.
Experience in EVMS Schedule/S.
Experience with effective and controlled IMS change management.
Experience in Monte Carlo Risk Analysis (Schedule Risk Analysis).
Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Strong knowledge of project management and the job area.
Ability to perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and schedule metric analysis, including BEI, CEI, CPLI, and SPI.
Ability to communicate and gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, procedures, and policy changes.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the latest Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), EVMS Standard (EIA 748-D), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).
Experience developing integrated master schedules in an agile environment.
Experience with agile development methodologies associated with IMS NDIA guidance and EVMS.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and quality of product deliverables.
Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems).
Experience managing Structured Solutions (SSI) tools.
Program management and/or coordination experience, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
Experience in macro development.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience working cross-functionally and communicating effectively to support the strategic vision of the Program Management Excellence Organization (PMX).

Responsibilities

Develop integrated master schedules using the Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Statement of Work (SOW), and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Create, maintain, and track program plans and schedules; perform risk analysis and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Integrate schedules and plans across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality functions.
Analyze program schedules and enterprise-wide resource needs by integrating program schedules and assessing schedule status, critical paths, variances, network logic, program baselines, and Earned Value Management metrics.
Use Gantt, PERT, critical path, driving path, variance metrics, milestone charts, and earned value management techniques to assess progress and identify performance variances.
Prepare, develop, and coordinate IMPs and IMSs using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
Support programs in developing plans and integrating inputs from program teams.
Participate in schedule training and activities with engineering and the program excellence organization.
Attend and lead scheduling status reviews and briefings with senior leaders.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
Investigate root causes of difficult and unique problems and recommend substantial process and system improvements.
Communicate and coordinate across functions and, when necessary, with external parties such as customers and vendors.
Support customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and internal reviews through IMS leadership and team engagement.