Program Scheduler

L3Harris; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a dedicated Program Scheduler to develop and maintain project plans, ensuring alignment and coordination across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will utilize project management techniques to evaluate and analyze program schedules, contribute to project execution, and support national security missions in a dynamic environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth with a focus on project management excellence.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Career development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 4 years of program scheduler experience or 2 years with a graduate degree.
• Proficient knowledge in project management principles.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plans and schedules, performing risk analysis.
• Ensure project schedules are integrated across all departments.
• Manage projects and provide guidance to other employees.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Critical Path Analysis

Communication

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Milestones Professional

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris 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 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.

About your next challenge as Program Scheduler:

The Program Scheduler will be responsible for developing and maintaining plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. 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. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. May manage projects or processes with general supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.

What You Will Do:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent, Milestones Professional and Microsoft Office;
• 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;
• Demonstrated Experience on programs with responsibility for development and execution of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), including setup, baseline management and update, schedule analysis, critical path analysis, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), and CDRL deliveries;
• Develop integrated master schedules using Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS);
• Performs schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects, including Critical Path and Driving Path Analysis, Schedule Variance analysis, and “What if” analysis;
• 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, 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;
• Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and integrate subcontractor schedule requirements into the integrated master schedule;
• Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines;
• May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews;
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through a combination of education and experience. May have practical knowledge of project management:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with four(4) years of prior program schedulerexperience.
  • Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior program scheduler experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of prior program schedulerexperience.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with theControlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.