Director, Program Scheduling - PMO

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as the authoritative schedule for complex, cross-functional programs
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive IMS covering all major phases of program execution
• Translate high-level milestones into detailed, logic-driven activity networks with clear critical path visibility
• Establish and manage schedule baselines and control updates through formal change management practices
• Serve as the primary scheduling point of contact for cross-functional teams across geographically distributed environments
• Drive regular schedule status collection and integrate updates into the master schedule with consistent logic and data discipline
• Build trusted working relationships and influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and credibility
• Support program sessions and milestone reviews with schedule analysis and critical path insight

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems, Business, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Experience: 8+ years of experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules on complex hardware development programs - aerospace, defense, or satellite strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience building an IMS from scratch on a program with distributed, multi-site teams across engineering disciplines
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Project Pro and/or Primavera P6; able to build and maintain networks of 1,000+ activities with full logic and resource loading
• Deep understanding of critical path method (CPM), schedule float analysis, and risk-driven schedule analysis techniques
• Experience computing and reporting SPI and schedule variance against a snapped baseline; working understanding of EVMS principles even if full EVM was not implemented
• Proven ability to extract accurate schedule data from distributed engineering teams and hold leads accountable to weekly reporting without direct management authority
• Experience supporting formal program reviews (CDR, PDR, MRR, or equivalent) with IMS-derived schedule artifacts
• Ability to communicate schedule risk to executive leadership in clear, non-jargon terms; comfortable presenting to a CEO or board-level audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, satellite, or similarly regulated technical industries
• Background establishing a scheduling or program controls function (processes, tools, templates, and teams)
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Familiarity with government program reporting expectations and IMS compliance standards
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, or leading scheduling or program controls personnel
• Knowledge of complex manufacturing, integration, test, or deployment workflows

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex schedule data into clear insights
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of schedule data and reporting
• High level of ownership, accountability, and professional credibility
• Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
• Ability to participate in meetings across multiple time zones as needed
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for program and site support as needed
• Ability to access engineering, production, or test environments when required