Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler Jobs

Senior Specialist, Program SchedulerL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Code: 45147Job Location: Huntsville, ALJob Schedule: 9/809/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday offJob Description: L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler to join the trusted disrupter on our development programs. As a Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler, you will interface with all elements of the program team to develop and support regular maintenance of the program integrated master schedule (IMS). This individual will ensure major projects and program schedules are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. This individual will perform schedule analysis in support of assigned programs and projects. Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Critical path, Driving Path, Variance metrics, milestone charts, Earned Value Management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines per DECM metrics. May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.Essential Functions:Be responsible for the end-to-end life cycle of planning and schedule management.Serve as the point of contact for internal and external customer communication and status.Be responsible for oversight of performance to program budgets and communicating necessary adjustments to responsible Cost Account Managers.Develop integrated master schedules using SOW and WBS.Performs time-phased analyses, critical path verification and schedule risk assessments to assure the capability of the program to meet their commitments.Resolve schedule conflicts, develop and implement work-around strategies and tactical alternatives.Perform regular analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise-wide resource needs through the integration of all program schedules.Willingness to travel up to 25%Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant program scheduler experience; or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related program scheduler experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related program scheduler experience. Preferred Additional Skills:Experience creating and/or maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and any Supporting Schedules on assigned projects/programs.Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost or Schedule Integration.Experience in maintaining schedules across product life cycle, including critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis.Experience in MS Project and Milestones Professional.Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practices; knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules.Knowledge of DoD EVMS Guidelines (ANSI-748C), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).Team building skills and influencing and relationship management skills.L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.