Program Master Scheduler

About the role

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA is looking for a dedicated Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs in our Weapons Systems business segment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Plan/Schedule compliant to the DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standard.
• Aid in the development of program baselines, including assigning resources within work-breakdown-structures, assigning earned value methods, and verification of contract budget baseline.
• In depth knowledge of Organization, Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting and Analysis & Management Reports for EVM SSP guidelines and rules.
• Hold meetings with PMs, CAMs and WPMs to obtain monthly accomplishments and future requirements.
• Establish logic, predecessors and successors, to develop an accurate critical path for a program.
• Develop, update, and maintain schedule performance metrics, related processes and management tools within the business units, including, but not limited to, critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment.
• Advise the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts and risks.
• Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule EVM data.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) process reviews.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in scheduling within an engineering development and/or manufacturing operation, or other similar experience.
• Demonstrated success in planning, developing, baselining and tracking schedules for commercial and DoD programs.
• Familiar with Schedule management within the Primavera P6 scheduling tool, or Microsoft Project, or Deltek OpenPlan.
• Proven working knowledge and understanding of advanced scheduling methodologies and techniques.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or other related field is preferred.
• Experience with implementing, tracking and reporting schedule performance/Earned Value.
• Ability to derive, interpret and present schedule performance and efficiency metrics to Senior Leadership team (e.g. schedule variance, SPI, milestone burndown, plan vs actual, etc.).
• Experience with supporting development of Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and transitioning these into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & ability to interface effectively and efficiently across the organization.
• Familiarity with schedules in an MRP/ERP environment (i.e. SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, BAAN, etc.).
• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Benefits

How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron’s Commitment to Veterans

We are dedicated to hiring Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work.

Pay Range

The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $115,800 - $176,200 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.