Aerospace Project Scheduler: IMS, EVM & PMO Lead

Astronics-; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics CSC in Illinois is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for Communications, Navigation, Connectivity, and In-Flight Entertainment systems on aircraft.

As the scheduling expert in the PMO, you will collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure schedules reflect scope, risks, and execution plans, driving on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project scheduling, controls, program planning, or related experience.
• Experience supporting complex development, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology programs preferred.
• Experience managing integrated master schedules across multiple functional organizations.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedule (IMS) for development, production, and aftermarket programs.
• Build detailed project schedules incorporating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, qualification, certification, and delivery activities.
• Define task dependencies, milestones, critical paths, and schedule constraints
• Ensure schedules are aligned with contractual commitments and internal business objectives
• Establish and manage schedule baselines in line with contract requirements and internal governance
• Administer schedule change control, ensuring that schedule updates are evaluated, approved, and documented in accordance with program management change process
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis
• Monitor schedule performance and identify emerging risks and delays
• Conduct schedule health assessments and recommend corrective actions
• Analyze schedule impacts resulting from engineering changes, supply chain disruptions, resource constraints, and customer-driven changes
• Develop schedule recovery plans in partnership with Program Managers and functional leaders
• Identify schedule risks, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints
• Support risk management activities by evaluating schedule impacts and mitigation plans
• Track key program milestones and performance metrics
• Ensure schedules are structured in alignment with webFM project and phase numbers to support cost/schedule integration
• Support earned value management (EVM) and other program control methodologies as needed
• Generate program schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Provide visibility into milestone performance, critical path status, and forecast completion dates
• Support customer reviews and schedule-related discussions as requested by Program Managers
• Identify opportunities to automate schedule reporting and analytics (e.g., using Power BI, macros, or scripts) to improve efficiency and data quality
• Establish and maintain scheduling standards, processes, and best practices
• Improve schedule management methodologies across the PMO
• Support implementation of project management tools and reporting systems
• Train Program Managers and stakeholders on schedule management practices

Skills

Scheduling & Planning

Analytical Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Motivation

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Earned Value Management Training

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Astronics CSC in Illinois is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for Communications, Navigation, Connectivity, and In-Flight Entertainment systems on aircraft.

As the scheduling expert in the PMO, you will collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure schedules reflect scope, risks, and execution plans, driving on-time delivery.