Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler

L3Harris•Huntsville, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler who understands project management processes and specializes in translating functional plans into detailed, resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). The role administers schedule controls for development and production contracts, some of which require Earned Value Management. Working with general supervision within established guidelines and procedures, the scheduler plans for the orderly completion of objectives on assigned programs. The position integrates program schedules and resource plans across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality functions; supports program controls and compliance; and analyzes schedule performance, risk, and variances. The scheduler communicates with internal stakeholders and, when necessary, external parties such as customers and vendors. The role also develops and presents reports and briefings on project status and risk to program and senior management. The role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, or Huntsville, Alabama, and follows a 4/10 schedule: employees work 10-hour days, four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related program scheduling experience.
At least 3 years of experience using MS Project; P6 experience may be considered.
Prior experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience creating and/or maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule and supporting schedules on assigned projects or programs.
Ability to work within a team and independently.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a complex engineering and/or production environment in the aerospace and defense industry.
Experience administering PWA, MS Project Online, MS Project Server, and SharePoint.
Working knowledge of the Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), EIA-748-D EVMS Standard, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), Engineering Lifecycle Stages & Gates, Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR), and Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Analysis.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Familiarity with scheduling add-on tools such as Structured Solutions SSI tools management, Office Timeline, or similar scheduling support software.

Responsibilities

Develop, baseline, and maintain complex, resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules using statements of work, work breakdown structures, and other program information.
Perform Critical/Driving Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, Schedule Health Analysis, variance metrics, Earned Value Management, and other project management analyses to gauge progress and identify performance variances.
Identify and resolve critical-path and network-logic conflicts, and help focus intervention on critical areas.
Communicate with internal and external parties as needed to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Contribute to departmental goals and operating plans and recommend substantial improvements to systems and processes.
Integrate program schedules and resource plans across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality functions.
Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
Investigate problems to determine root causes and address difficult or unique issues across the function or business area.
Influence others to accept individual or team recommendations, practices, and changes to concepts, practices, or approaches.
Create and present project-level reports, presentations, and briefings that communicate program risk and status to program and senior management.
Maintain attention to detail and quality in products and deliverables.