Project Scheduler (5532)

SubCom•Newington, NH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. Position Overview The Project Scheduler supports end-to-end operational planning activities through the development, maintenance, and publication of accurate and timely Operational Plans of Work (OPOW). This role works closely with the Project Master Scheduler, Project Management, Factory & Sub-System Planning, Fleet Operations, Supply Chain, and other internal stakeholders to ensure schedules incorporate all planning inputs and adhere to schedule lock requirements. The Project Scheduler identifies scheduling risks, assesses impacts, and escalates issues as needed to maintain alignment with operational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marine Operations Management, Construction Planning or related field.
5-10+ years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination roles.
Experience supporting cross-functional technical or operational teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Working knowledge of forecasting and analytical techniques.
Ability to manage multiple schedules simultaneously.
Ability to identify scheduling impacts and propose mitigation strategies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction and/or manufacturing operations planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight Support weekly Project Operational Update meetings and maintain updated "locked" Operational Plans of Work.
Coordinate across planning functions to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment.
Project Scheduling Develop and maintain detailed project-level Operational POWs aligned with MSS, Pier Schedules, and vessel-specific schedules.
Ensure subsystem inputs are captured and accurately reflected in project schedules.
Constraint & Risk Management Identify potential scheduling deviations and communicate impacts to the Project Master Scheduler.
Coordinate with Project Management and Supply Chain to address capacity constraints.
Support development of corrective solutions for maintaining operational alignment.
Cross-Functional Coordination Work with Factory & Sub-System Planning to ensure all planning inputs are included within Operational POW timelines.
Serve as a liaison between Fleet Operations, engineering teams, and planning groups to ensure synchronized updates.
Reporting Provide project-level schedule reporting, including progress updates and variance analysis.
Support internal and customer-facing reporting requirements.