Lead Program Scheduler

Overview

Lead Program Scheduler role at L3Harris Technologies Palm Bay, FL. This position will be responsible for coordinating surge support to Tier One Programs including direct support for tools implementations, major replans including OTB/OTS, formal internal reprogramming, Baseline Review support, and subject matter expertise to Programs for Cost and Schedule Integration and Earned Value support.

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. L3Harris is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Security clearances may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex program schedules including resource loading and Earned Value Analysis.
• Help develop the format, tools, and tracking/reporting methods for standardization and enterprise-wide resource management.
• Support programs in developing plans and integrating inputs from all programs; interface with all elements of the program team.
• Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilize project management techniques (Gantt, Critical path, Driving Path, Variance metrics, milestone charts, Earned Value Management) to gauge progress and identify variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and project control system guidelines per DECM metrics.
• Lead or participate in scheduling status reviews as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance, coaching and training to planning/scheduling employees.
• Develop integrated master schedules using IMP, SOW and WBS.
• Create and track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and resolve critical path conflicts.
• Coordinate with finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality to ensure integrated schedules.
• Analyze program schedules to evaluate resource needs and Earned Value performance.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) using MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Support communications with internal and external stakeholders about policies, procedures, and practices.
• Contribute to department goals and planning efforts, including budgets and operational plans.
• Lead scheduling status reviews and brief senior leaders as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance to start.
• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree with 7 years; or, in lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with PASEG 4.0, EVMS (EIA 748-D), IPPD, IPMR.
• Ability to perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, Schedule Metrics (BEI, CPLI, SPI).
• Experience with subcontractor schedule integration and large, high-visibility DoD projects.
• Experience creating and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related reports for program management and senior management.
• Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Analysis, Space and Airborne Systems programs knowledge, and experience with Project Server.
• EVMS Earned Value Management Systems expertise.

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. This position may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.