2027 Associate Program Master Scheduler - Wilmington, MA
Textron
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Job summary
Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA invites you to join the Associate Program Master Scheduler program. You’ll develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan and coordinate schedules across the lifecycle.
This entry‑level role provides mentorship, cross‑functional exposure, and hands‑on experience with program managers and control account managers. Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, program management, or related fields are encouraged to apply; strong data skills and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, program management, accounting, or business or a related field
- Ability to understand financial principles and interpret complex data
- Highly organized, customer-focused with strong computer skills
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to drive actions
- Strong negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow processes and guide others
- Ability to receive feedback and adapt
- Capable of data-driven communication across levels
- Desire to learn and adapt to new technology/software
- Ability to work autonomously with supervision
- Strong cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership and presentation skills with change influence
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan/Schedule across the project lifecycle
- Lead regular status reviews to capture accomplishments and adjust resources/durations
- Ensure integration of cost and schedule data
- Advise program leads on schedule performance, forecasts, and risks
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts among stakeholders
- Participate in external/internal schedule reviews, surveillance, and audits
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Job description
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
The Associate Program Master Scheduler is responsible for development, coordination, and implementation of the Program Master Schedules and their integration into the program work products. The position will be a part of the program team and work day‑to‑day with the program managers and control account managers.
Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan/Schedule associated with the entire project lifecycle from RFP to program closeout that are compliant to applicable DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standards
Lead regular status review meetings to capture accomplishments, resource and duration adjustments as well as maintaining interdependencies
Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule data
Advises the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts, and risks
Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts between the stakeholders in the scheduling process
Participate in external and internal reviews of the schedule, including surveillance and audits
Other duties as assigned
Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in finance, program management, accounting, business or a related field
Ability to understand financial principles and understanding of complex data
Very organized, customer focused, and good computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to develop appropriate actions
Strong negotiating and interpersonal relations skills
Ability to follow processes and procedures and to direct others in doing so
Capable of receiving feedback and direction
Ability to maintain composure and communicate using logic and data driven metrics
Comfortable communicating with all levels of personnel
Desire to learn and ability to quickly adapt to technology/software
Ability to work autonomously with supervision
Desire to develop synergy with peers and program team and to work cross-functionally
Strong leadership and presentation skills with the ability to affect change without using authority
This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
Our benefits include:
Competitive compensation
Day-one health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings options
Tuition reimbursement
Alternative work schedules at select locations
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.
Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
77000 - 77000 per year.
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Job Function: Program Management
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Job Number: 342602
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