Program Master Scheduler

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 110,500 - 167,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Career development

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401K

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a dedicated Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs in the Weapons Systems segment. You will collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver schedules and report on progress.

The role requires expertise in Earned Value Management, schedule analysis, and communicating complex data to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of scheduling experience in engineering development or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to plan, baselined and track schedules for DoD/Commercial programs.
• Familiar with Primavera P6, MS Project or Deltek OpenPlan.
• Advanced scheduling methodologies and analysis techniques.
• Experience with implementing and reporting schedule performance/Earned Value.
• Ability to present schedule metrics to senior leadership.
• Experience with Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and IMS transitions.
• Excellent oral and written communication across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IMS compliant to DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS standards.
• Coordinate with PMs, CAMs and WPMs to capture monthly accomplishments.
• Establish logic, critical path, and schedule baselines.
• Develop schedule performance metrics and risk assessments.
• Provide schedule forecasts, risks and variance analysis to leadership.
• Ensure integration of cost and schedule EVM data.
• Support EVM process reviews and schedule risk analyses.

Skills

Scheduling

EVM

Primavera P6

MS Project

Deltek OpenPlan

Security clearance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MAPICS

BAAN

Job description

Program Master Scheduler (Job Number: 343601)

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi‑industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems is looking for a dedicated Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs in our Weapons Systems business segment. As a Principal Program Master Scheduler, you will work cross‑functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to develop, manage and report on Engineering Development and Production schedules. In this role you’ll also provide and develop scheduling best practices in Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Plan/Schedule compliant to the DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standard. Assist in the development of program baselines, including assigning resources within work‑breakdown‑structures, assigning earned value methods, and verification of contract budget baseline.
• In depth knowledge of Organization, Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting and Analysis & Management Reports for EVM SSP guidelines and rules
• Hold meetings with PMs, CAMs and WPMs to obtain monthly accomplishments and future requirements.
• Establish logic, predecessors and successors, to develop an accurate critical path for a program.
• Develop, update, and maintain schedule performance metrics, related processes and management tools within the business units, including, but not limited to, critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment.
• Advises the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts and risks.
• Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule EVM data.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) process reviews.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in scheduling within an engineering development and/or manufacturing operation, or other similar experience.
• Demonstrated success in planning, developing, baselining and tracking schedules for commercial and DoD programs.
• Familiar with Schedule management within the Primavera P6 scheduling tool, or Microsoft Project, or Deltek OpenPlan.
• Proven working knowledge and understanding of advanced scheduling methodologies and techniques.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or other related field is preferred.
• Experience with implementing, tracking and reporting schedule performance/Earned Value.
• Ability to derive, interpret and present schedule performance and efficiency metrics to Senior Leadership team (e.g. schedule variance, SPI, milestone burndown, plan vs actual, etc.)
• Ability to develop and report on Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA).
• Experience with supporting development of Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and transitioning these into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & ability to interface effectively and efficiently across the organization.
• Familiarity with schedules in an MRP/ERP environment (i.e. SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, BAAN, etc.).
• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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 $110,500 - $167,900 per year.

EEO Statement

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.