Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Manager

SNC’s ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, specializing in manned and unmanned aircraft systems integration. We deliver end-to-end C4ISR capabilities—design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training, and logistics support—tailored to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements. With a 60-year track record of on-time, on-budget deliveries, SNC is now applying its expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission, modernizing the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by national leadership for critical command, control, and communication during emergencies.

About the role

The Senior Program Planning and Scheduling Manager oversees the development, management, and optimization of integrated master plans and schedules for the most complex and strategic programs in the aerospace and defense industry. This senior leadership role ensures coordination, risk management, and alignment with program objectives while driving continuous improvement in project planning and execution. The role provides strategic direction, resolves high-level conflicts, and mentors planning and scheduling teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex and strategic programs.
• Ensure effective tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to guarantee horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
• Lead advanced risk analysis efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate significant schedule risks, ensuring robust project execution.
• Resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using advanced project management techniques, including Gantt, Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), and milestone charts.
• Evaluate schedule compliance at an organizational level, identifying and addressing underlying reasons for major completion shortfalls through strategic interventions.
• Prepare and present highly detailed and insightful reports and presentations on schedule status to senior stakeholders and executive leadership, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Foster and enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive scheduling data, promoting effective communication and coordination across the organization.
• Champion the development and implementation of advanced scheduling best practices, supporting program management and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on advanced scheduling techniques and best practices, fostering a culture of learning and professional development within the team.
• Actively participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes, leveraging scheduling expertise to influence and shape organizational strategy and priorities, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 11+ years of experience in program planning and scheduling, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Relevant experience may substitute for educational qualifications; in the absence of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of related experience is required.
• Higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proven leadership abilities, including change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, accountability, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Professional or similar scheduling tools, and familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) tools.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolsets.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of DCMA 14-point & IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861.
• Strong understanding of Mil Standard 881.
• Proven experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Advanced application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Proficiency in Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts.
• Expert ability to assemble and build Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Deep understanding of Event versus Product-based schedules.
• Proficiency in Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
• Thorough understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
• Skilled in resource leveling, validation of remaining work, identification and resolution of critical path conflicts, and analysis of impacts to schedule from proposed changes.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and teaching team members.
• Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships.
• Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
• Strong foundational understanding of Program Management processes.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to support the development and delivery of key employee training, including new employee onboarding, continuous education curriculum, and certification testing.
• Experience spearheading the coordination, generation, and integration of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) for enterprise-level projects.
• Ability to drive the analysis of schedule data to uncover critical risks and opportunities.
• Experience presenting high-level, strategic reports and insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.
• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.