Program Master Scheduler

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

22h

About The Position

Textron Systems is looking for a dedicated Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). As a Master Scheduler, you will work cross-functionally with program management, engineering, supply chain and operations to develop, manage and report on IRAD, Engineering Development and Production schedules. In this role you’ll also provide mentoring on scheduling best practices to junior schedulers and project managers as requested.

Requirements

2-4 years’ experience in scheduling within an engineering development and/or manufacturing operation, or other similar experience
Demonstrated success in planning, developing, baselining and tracking schedules for commercial and DoD programs
Working knowledge and understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Business or other related field
Experience with implementing, tracking and reporting schedule performance/earned value
Ability to interpret and present schedule performance and efficiency metrics to Senior Leadership team (e.g. schedule variance, SPI, milestone burndown, plan vs actual, etc.)
Familiar with Schedule - Cost integration within the COBRA financial engine, or similar
Ability to develop and report on Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA)
Experience with supporting development of Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and transitioning these into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Excellent oral and written communication skills & ability to interface effectively and efficiently across the organization.
Familiarity with schedules in an MRP/ERP environment (i.e. SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, BAAN, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in schedule analytics, planning methods and best practices
Resolve schedule issues efficiently
Perform the role of relieving demand and loading demand
Define and maintain schedule documentation
Analyze schedules and ensure they accurately represent contractual scope, flow, and resources required to execute the program
Monitor and improve planning and scheduling processes and procedures
Analyze operational health metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Assist in the development of program baselines, including assigning resources within work-breakdown-structures, assigning earned value methods, and verification of contract budget baseline
Coordinate with Financial Analysts and provide technical insight on earned value variance analysis to assist CAMs in baseline variance reporting
Perform other duties as assigned by management