Project Scheduler

Astronics Corporation•Waukegan, IL

7d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Project Scheduler develops, maintains, analyzes, and communicates integrated project and program schedules supporting the completion of communications, navigation, connectivity, and in-flight entertainment systems for commercial aircraft. As the scheduling subject matter expert within the Program Management Organization (PMO), the role works with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Program Administrators to ensure schedules 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 decisions to improve program performance and on-time delivery. The role requires challenging overly optimistic assumptions and influencing stakeholders to adopt realistic, executable schedules. The position develops and maintains integrated master schedules for development, production, and aftermarket programs; analyzes schedule performance and risks; supports program controls and reporting; and improves scheduling standards, methods, tools, and stakeholder practices. The work environment has a moderate noise level, and personal protective equipment may be required in designated areas. Employment is contingent on authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws where applicable; the company does not guarantee or have an obligation to seek such authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of project scheduling, project controls, program planning, or related experience.
Experience managing integrated master schedules across multiple functional organizations.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Expertise in Microsoft Project.
The qualifications section lists PMP, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), and Earned Value Management Training.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting complex development, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for development, production, and aftermarket programs.
Build detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, qualification, certification, and delivery activities.
Define task dependencies, milestones, critical paths, and schedule constraints.
Align schedules with contractual commitments and internal business objectives.
Establish and manage schedule baselines in accordance with contract requirements and internal governance.
Administer schedule change control, ensuring updates are evaluated, approved, and documented according to the program management change process.
Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis.
Monitor schedule performance, identify emerging risks and delays, conduct schedule health assessments, and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze schedule impacts from engineering changes, supply chain disruptions, resource constraints, and customer-driven changes.
Develop schedule recovery plans with Program Managers and functional leaders.
Identify schedule risks, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints; support risk management by evaluating schedule impacts and mitigation plans.
Track key program milestones and performance metrics.
Structure schedules 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 schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries showing 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, such as with Power BI, macros, or scripts.
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.

Benefits

Quarterly incentive compensation bonus.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Health savings account (HSA).
401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of eligible wages and the possibility of an annual discretionary additional contribution.
Profit sharing.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Paid time off.
Volunteer Time Off program.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.