Program Scheduler

Program Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Title : Program Scheduler

Job Code : 29608

Job Location : Palm Bay, FL

Job Description : Duties include managing the development and maintenance of complex program schedules including resource loading and Earned Value Analysis. Individual will help develop the format, tools and tracking / reporting methods to be used as the company refines its Program Planning and Scheduling processes for standardization and enterprise-wide resource management. This position also supports the programs in developing plans and integrating inputs from all programs. Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team to develop and support regular maintenance of the program IMS. Candidate 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. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, 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 :

• Develop integrated master schedules using IMP, SOW and WBS
• Create and track plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies, and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
• Perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and Schedule Metric Analysis - such as BEI, CEI, CPLI, SPI, etc
• Develop integrated master schedules in an agile environment
• Drive IMS and team engagement during customer IBR and internal reviews
• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight
• Provide support for guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
• Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures
• Make / recommend substantial improvements to systems and processes
• Contribute to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results
• Perform regular analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise-wide resource needs through the integration of all program schedules including metrics on schedule status, critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, network logic validation and program baseline maintenance including support of Earned Value Management performance metrics
• Utilize Gantt, PERT, 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
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated master plan and integrated master schedule (IMP / IMS) using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ensure projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality
• Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines
• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area
• Provide measurable input of new products, processes or standards in operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall functional results
• Communicate within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (eg, customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary
• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices
• Conduct extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and / or business area
• Attend and lead scheduling status reviews and conduct briefings with senior leaders which requires ability to communicate matters of importance to the function or business area
• Work to influence others to accept individual or team's views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches
• Participate in schedule training, engineering, and program excellence organization
• Work to achieve operational targets within job area with some impact on department results

Qualifications : Active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance required to start. Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills : Minimum of four (4) years of MS Project Experience. Experience creating and / or maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and any Supporting Schedules on assigned projects / programs. Experience creating and presenting project-level reports, presentations and deliverables that reflect risk and status to program management and senior management relating to the IMS is required. Strong knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Working knowledge of Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), Latest Version, EVMS Standard (EIA 748-D), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) strongly desired. Monte Carlo Risk Analysis (Schedule Risk Analysis). Agile Development methodologies associated with EVMS. Critical thinking and problem solving. Attention to detail and quality of product deliverables. EVMS - Earned Value Management Systems. Structured Solutions - SSI tools management. Program management and or Coordination, SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle) process. Experience in macro development. Ability to work with a team and on their own. Experience working cross-functionally and can effectively communicate to accomplish strategic vision of Program Management Excellence Organization (PMEO).