Lead, Program Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies•Rockwall, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead Program Scheduler Job Code: 32375 Job Location: Greenville, Texas Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: The Onsite Greenville Program Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the development, integration, and maintenance of complex program schedules, including resource loading, cost/schedule integration, and comprehensive schedule analysis. This role supports program planning activities and facilitates the integration of inputs across all program areas. The successful candidate will collaborate with all elements of the program team to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure alignment with program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Demonstrated ability to interface with and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Suite to include Project, Excel (including Pivot Tables), Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience in developing and executing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including setup, baseline management, maintenance, schedule analysis, critical path analysis, Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliveries.
Demonstrated experience with schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-point check) and schedule metric analysis (e.g., BEI, CPLI, SPI).
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail to ensure high-quality deliverables.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance if not currently held.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret security clearance preferred
Demonstrated experience with IPMDAR monthly submittals and DECM metrics.
Familiarity with DoD contracts and requirements.
Demonstrated experience using Milestone Pro, including maintenance of One Page schedule views.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and coordinate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support program objectives and contractual requirements.
Perform detailed schedule analysis for assigned programs or projects, ensuring integration across all functional groups, including finance, engineering, materials, manufacturing, and quality.
Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), integrate subcontractor schedules, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Utilize Gantt charts, milestone charts, critical and driving path analysis, earned value management, and other project management techniques to monitor progress and identify performance variances, enabling timely intervention on critical issues.
Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
Lead and participate in scheduling status reviews and provide regular updates to program leadership.
Collaborate with the Program Management Office to develop and maintain IMS, including standard phases, gates, contract data requirements, and resource loading, for both development and production programs.
Analyze program schedules to assess resource needs, schedule status, architecture, critical path, variance, network logic, and baseline maintenance across the enterprise.
Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of work package schedules.
Provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams in developing achievable schedules.
Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work processes.
Manage risk and opportunity within the IMS, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of schedule risks.
Maintain end-to-end ownership of schedule integration between supplemental schedules, the IMS, and the Program Summary Master Schedule.
Identify and recommend effective mitigation plans to ensure the IMS serves as a predictive and valuable management tool.
Support multiple programs of varying complexity simultaneously.
Drive process improvements to achieve program goals and enhance scheduling practices.
Mentor program teams and CAMs in scheduling best practices and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.