Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler will manage the development and maintenance of complex program schedules, including resource loading and Earned Value Analysis. This role will contribute to refining the company's Program Planning and Scheduling processes for standardization and enterprise-wide resource management. The position supports program teams in developing plans and integrating inputs from various programs, interfacing with all program team elements to develop and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The candidate will perform schedule analysis, ensure integration of plans across functional groups (finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, quality), track plans, perform risk analysis, and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts. They will utilize various project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and project control system guidelines. This role may also lead or participate in scheduling status reviews and provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Finance or Business with 6 years’ relevant experience or an MA/MS with 4 years of relevant experience. Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of six (6) years of MS Project Experience.
Experience creating and/or maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and any Supporting Schedules on assigned projects/programs; creating and presenting project-level reports, presentations and deliverables that reflect risk and status to program management and senior management relating to the IMS is required.
Experience in EVMS – Schedule/S
Experience in effective and controlled Schedule (IMS) Change Management
Experience in Monte Carlo Risk Analysis (Schedule Risk Analysis)
Ability to obtain a US Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), Latest Version, EVMS Standard (EIA 748-D), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) strongly desired.
Capability to perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and Schedule Metric Analysis - such as BEI, CEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.
Agile Development methodologies associated with IMS NDIA guidance and EVMS
Critical thinking and problem solving
Attention to detail and quality of product deliverables.
EVMS – Earned Value Management Systems
Structured Solutions - SSI tools management
Program management and or Coordination, SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle) process
Experience in macro development
Ability to work with a team and on their own
Experience working cross-functionally and can effectively communicate to accomplish strategic vision of Program Management Excellence Organization (PMX)

Responsibilities

Manage the development and maintenance of complex program schedules, including resource loading and Earned Value Analysis.
Develop the format, tools, and tracking/reporting methods for Program Planning and Scheduling processes.
Support programs in developing plans and integrating inputs from all programs.
Interface with all elements of the program team to develop and support regular maintenance of the program IMS.
Perform schedule analysis in support of assigned programs and projects.
Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Utilize Gantt, Critical path, Driving Path, Variance metrics, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances.
Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines per DECM metrics.
May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.
Develop integrated master schedules using IMP, SOW and WBS.
Create and track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify, and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Develop integrated master schedules in an agile environment.
Drive IMS and team engagement during customer IBR and internal reviews.
Provide support for guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Make/recommend substantial improvements to systems and processes.
Perform regular analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise-wide resource needs.
Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated master plan and integrated master schedule (IMP/IMS) using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Conduct extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems.
Attend and lead scheduling status reviews and conduct briefings with senior leaders.
Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches.
Participate in schedule training, engineering, and program excellence organization.