Program Planning and Controls Specialist

Position Title Program Planning and Controls Specialist Position Description Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract - Program Planning and Controls Specialist opportunity. Job Responsibilities Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) from scratch for a large-scale technical product development program Lead change management efforts to get cross-functional teams engaged with the schedule — gathering input, incorporating feedback quickly, and building trust in the planning process Track and report schedule performance metrics and communicate status clearly to leadership Work closely with the Program Manager, Engineers, and functional leads to drive schedule alignment Facilitate planning reviews and program tracking meetings Translate ambiguous technical scope into clear, executable schedules Help teams crystalize ideas and work streams into structured plans Identify schedule risks and interdependencies and escalate proactively Job Qualifications 6+ years of experience in program planning, scheduling, or project controls (minimum 5 years specifically in PP&C) Demonstrated experience building an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) from scratch Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud Strong experience with Oracle tools broadly Strong product development experience in a technical hardware environment Experience leading change management around scheduling adoption with cross-functional teams Strong cross-functional communication and organizational skills Ability to work cross-functionally with Program Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and driving alignment across teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to help teams crystalize ideas into clear schedules and execution plans Comfortable working onsite and engaging people in person Preferred Job Qualifications Experience in a startup or new venture environment is a plus Experience in energy, nuclear, aerospace, or other highly technical industries Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or product development programs Experience with schedule reporting, planning reviews, and program tracking Experience working in environments where speed, collaboration, and structure are all important Strong presence, confidence, and ability to drive conversations across multiple teams Track record of building planning culture on teams that previously lacked scheduling discipline Job Details Job Type: Contract Pay Rate:$55- $65per hour Work Location:Everett, Washington Benefits Package Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr