Job Title: Sr Specialist, Program Scheduler

　　Job Code: 8167

　　Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

　　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. Ensures 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. Utilizes 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. Ensures 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.

　　Creates and tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies, and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.

　　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.

　　Capability to perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and Schedule Metric Analysis - such as BEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.

　　Develop integrated master schedules in an agile environment

　　Experience with driving IMS and team engagement during customer IBR and internal reviews.

　　Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.

　　Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.

　　Provide support for guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.

　　Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.

　　Makes/recommends substantial improvements to systems and processes.

　　Contributes 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.

　　Utilizes 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

　　Ensures projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.

　　Ensures 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.

　　Provides measurable input of new products, processes or standards in operational plans that will have some impact on the achievement of overall functional results.

　　Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary.

　　Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices.

　　Conducts 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.

　　Works 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.

　　Works to achieve operational targets within job area with some impact on department results.

　　Qualifications:

　　Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

　　Minimum of six (6) years of MS Project Experience.

　　Experience creating and/or maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and any Supporting Schedules on assigned projects/programs; 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.

　　Preferred Additional Skills:

　　Monte Carlo Risk Analysis (Schedule Risk Analysis)

　　Agile Development methodologies associated with EVMS

　　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

　　Experience working cross-functionally and can effectively communicate to accomplish strategic vision of Program Management Excellence Organization (PMEO)

　　L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.