Program Master Scheduler

About the role

Textron Systems is seeking a Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs in our Weapons Systems business segment. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop, manage, and report on Engineering Development and Production schedules. Additionally, the position requires providing and developing scheduling best practices in Earned Value Management.

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 verifying contract budget baseline.
• Hold meetings with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Work Package Managers 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 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

• 6+ 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 another related field is preferred.
• Experience with implementing, tracking, and reporting schedule performance/Earned Value.
• Experience with developing and reporting on Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA).
• 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.

How We Care

Textron Systems 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. Examples include flexible work schedules, education assistance, career development & training opportunities, wellness programs, medical, dental, vision & 401(K) with company funding, paid parental leave, and more.

Textron is dedicated to hiring Veterans and aims to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company. We are 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.