Manager, Program Scheduler

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris is looking for a Manager Program Planner/Scheduler to lead a team of 10 program planners/schedulers supporting a broad range of programs and products. This role requires in-depth knowledge of developing networked models in Microsoft Project Server from requirements documentation, bases of estimates, and execution team inputs. The position also involves experience working with EVMS in DFARs environments on major programs to lead and mentor the team in the development and maintenance of complex resource-loaded program schedules. The Manager will support Critical Path analysis, Earned Value Management System, and Program Management required analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to:
  • Utilize standard industry tools and techniques for the creation of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) reflecting technical approach, execution plan, contract Statement of Work, data requirements, critical materials detail, traceability to the work breakdown structure, resource loading traceable to BOEs, and capability to perform critical path analysis for complex development and production programs (primary tool: Microsoft Project Server).
  • Analyze schedules for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance.
  • Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of schedule data.
  • Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports.
  • Perform analysis of schedules for performance-to-plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.
  • Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work.
  • Develop schedule metrics and use metrics analysis to support team management.
  • Conduct team schedule reviews such as wall walks and IMP events.
  • Brief leadership up to the executive level on all schedule matters.
• Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules.
• Collaborate with business unit and corporate program planning and management subject matter experts on tools and processes that support standard industry best practices.
• Partner with Program Managers and Planners to assign the right resource for each program.
• Support Planners in their career paths; review and determine merits, promotions, and training needs.
• Manage day-to-day operational, logistical, and administrative needs of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.

Skills

• Significant experience with MS Project and/or MS Project Server.
• Prior experience in engineering and operations/manufacturing environment.
• Government contractor / Aerospace & Defense industry background.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to Integrated Master Schedules.
• Knowledge of DoD EVMS Guidelines (ANSI-748C), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
• Experience leading teams, formally or informally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.