Project Scheduler

Astronics•Carlsbad, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and communicating integrated project and program schedules that support successful completion of Communications, Navigation, Connectivity, and In-Flight Entertainment systems onboard commercial aircraft. This position serves as the scheduling subject matter expert within the Program Management Organization (PMO), working closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Program Administrators to ensure schedules accurately reflect program scope, resource requirements, risks, and execution plans. The Project Scheduler provides schedule visibility, identifies critical path activities, evaluates schedule risks, and supports proactive decision-making to improve program performance and on-time delivery. Must be comfortable challenging overly optimistic assumptions and influence stakeholders to adopt realistic, executable schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
5+ years of project scheduling, project controls, program planning, or related experience.
Experience supporting complex development, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology programs preferred.
Experience managing integrated master schedules across multiple functional organizations.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Expertise in Microsoft Project
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Earned Value Management Training

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated master schedule (IMS) for development, production, and aftermarket programs
Build detailed project schedules incorporating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, qualification, certification, and delivery activities.
Define task dependencies, milestones, critical paths, and schedule constraints
Ensure schedules are aligned with contractual commitments and internal business objectives
Establish and manage schedule baselines in line with contract requirements and internal governance
Administer schedule change control, ensuring that schedule updates are evaluated, approved, and documented in accordance with program management change process
Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis
Monitor schedule performance and identify emerging risks and delays
Conduct schedule health assessments and recommend corrective actions
Analyze schedule impacts resulting from engineering changes, supply chain disruptions, resource constraints, and customer-driven changes
Develop schedule recovery plans in partnership with Program Managers and functional leaders
Identify schedule risks, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints
Support risk management activities by evaluating schedule impacts and mitigation plans
Track key program milestones and performance metrics
Ensure schedules are structured in alignment with webFM project and phase numbers to support cost/schedule integration
Support earned value management (EVM) and other program control methodologies as needed
Generate program schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Provide visibility into milestone performance, critical path status, and forecast completion dates
Support customer reviews and schedule-related discussions as requested by Program Managers
Identify opportunities to automate schedule reporting and analytics (e.g., using Power BI, macros, or scripts) to improve efficiency and data quality
Establish and maintain scheduling standards, processes, and best practices
Improve schedule management methodologies across the PMO
Support implementation of project management tools and reporting systems
Train Program Managers and stakeholders on schedule management practices