Master Scheduler [Contract]

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Apex is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the company’s overall schedule. The role builds and maintains an integrated master schedule connecting product design, development, and program execution, and keeps leadership and departments informed about progress against plan. The scheduler works across engineering, supply chain, production, program management, and leadership to create accurate schedules, identify risks early, and clarify where work is on or off plan. This is a senior, cross-company position requiring a broad view across multiple programs as well as hands-on involvement in building credible, bottoms-up schedules. It is described as a temporary contract role with eligibility to move to full-time employment.

Requirements

U.S. Person status is required for access to export-controlled data; the posting also states applicants may qualify by obtaining required export authorizations.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in scheduling or program planning, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace.
Demonstrated ability to build and own complex, integrated schedules with interdependent tasks across multiple programs or teams.
Strong understanding of engineering development and production processes.
Proficiency with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
Experience building critical-path and milestone schedules.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with leadership.
Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience owning a company-level or integrated master schedule (IMS).
Experience delivering IMSs on a U.S. Government Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
Experience in satellite manufacturing or related industries such as aerospace, defense, or high-tech.
Project management or scheduling certification, such as PMP, CPIM, PMI-SP, or Six Sigma.
Experience scheduling both product development and production.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the integrated master schedule across all programs, connecting product design, development, and program execution.
Work with engineering to develop design and development schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and gates.
Create and manage detailed program execution schedules that support on-time delivery and effective use of resources.
Monitor progress across the company and departments against the master schedule and identify where teams are on plan or falling behind.
Learn engineering development and production processes and break down schedule tasks to reflect the technical scope.
Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, production, and program management to keep schedules aligned and realistic.
Establish and maintain consistent scheduling processes, cadence, and standards to ensure timely updates and trustworthy schedules.
Identify schedule risks, work with teams on mitigation and contingency plans, and flag critical-path issues early.
Address competing priorities and resource conflicts across programs.
Communicate schedule changes to relevant stakeholders and ensure adjustments are reflected throughout the organization.
Provide leadership with regular updates on schedule health, progress, major issues, and whether the company is tracking to plan.

Benefits

Equity in Apex for full-time employees.
For full-time employees, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, plus $100,000 life insurance at no cost.
For full-time employees, vacation starting at 15 days and growing to 20 or more days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
For full-time employees, 401(k) matching: 100% match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees.
Childcare reimbursement up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
Office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for employees and their families.
Tools for a personalized desk setup.
In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office, with flexibility to integrate work and life.
Full-time hires are eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.