Senior Program Manager/Integrated Master Scheduler

Job Description Position Summary Insight Global is hiring for a venture-backed, solid-state photonics company developing high-energy laser and directed energy systems for defense applications. They are building a cross-functional program planning capability to support multiple concurrent product programs and their enabling technology foundation. The Senior Program Manager / Integrated Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining integrated schedules that align activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, and Operations. This role serves as the central coordination point across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring that development, manufacturing readiness, procurement, qualification, and delivery activities remain synchronized to meet program and business objectives. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional dependencies, critical paths, resource constraints, and schedule risks while providing leadership with actionable insights across multiple programs and product lines. We value learning agility and problem-solving instinct over a checklist of prior tools—we are looking for someone who can grow into this role and help us build the function from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an Integrated Primary Schedule (IPS) across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations. Coordinate planning and execution activities across multiple product-based Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Establish and manage schedule logic, dependencies, milestones, critical paths, and schedule performance metrics. Bridge Agile bottom-up execution (sprint-level) with top-down Waterfall program planning, ensuring IPT-level work rolls up accurately to program milestones. Integrate product development, NPI, qualification, procurement, manufacturing readiness, and delivery activities into a unified execution plan. Identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and cross-functional conflicts; develop mitigation and recovery plans. Build and maintain schedule dashboards and reporting tools; comfort with APIs and automation is a plus. Develop and present schedule status, KPIs, and executive-level reports to leadership and investors. Drive continuous improvement in planning, scheduling, and execution processes as the company scales. Skills and Requirements Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related discipline. Experience 5+ years of experience in Integrated Master Scheduling, Program Planning, or Program Management in a hardware-intensive or defense environment. Experience coordinating activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations. Experience working across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in a product development or early manufacturing environment. Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall planning methodologies; experience bridging the two is strongly preferred. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities. Ability to present schedule status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership. Experience with one or more enterprise scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Planview, or similar). Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent. OpenProject experience is a plus; candidates without it should be comfortable learning new platforms quickly. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Deltek, NetSuite, or similar) for schedule and material readiness purposes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus. Comfort with APIs, scripting, or automation tools to build dashboards and reduce manual schedule burden is a differentiator. Preferred Qualifications PMP or PMI-SP Certification. Lean Six Sigma Certification. Experience in defense, photonics, semiconductor, or other deep-tech hardware environments. Experience with Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Earned Value Management (EVM), or program controls. Experience building or improving a planning function in a startup or small business environment. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. 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