Program Scheduler, Northern NJ

Intra Management Solutions, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morristown (NJ, NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunity to work on high-visibility

Professional growth and development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Intra Management Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler for a Northern New Jersey-based aerospace/defense client. The role blends hybrid work with on-site collaboration, traveling roughly 40% of the time.

You will build and maintain IMS, coordinate across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management, and drive schedule risk mitigation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in scheduling, EVMS knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Project and scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in program scheduling within aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing.
• U.S. Citizenship and knowledge of EVMS is required.
• Experience with MS Office and scheduling data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules for programs.
• Create production schedules aligned with customer needs and capacity.
• Lead schedule reviews and provide status updates to leadership.
• Perform schedule risk analysis, develop recovery plans, and track progress.

Skills

Program scheduling

Scheduling software

EVMS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

EPM tools

APS systems

Job description

Program Scheduler

Location: Onsite/hybrid – Northern New Jersey

Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

About IMS

Intra Management Solutions (IMS) is a trusted provider of program management, integrated scheduling, earned value management, and strategic business solutions supporting aerospace, defense, and federal organizations. Our experienced professionals help clients successfully execute complex programs through innovative planning, scheduling, and project controls expertise.

Position Overview

IMS is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to support a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing client in Northern New Jersey.

This is a hybrid position that combines remote work with onsite collaboration. Candidates should expect to travel onsite approximately 40% of the time.

The ideal candidate brings strong scheduling expertise, experience working within complex production environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams.

This position requires a proactive professional who can identify schedule risks, develop recovery plans, and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Program Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting the full program lifecycle.
• Create and maintain executable program and production schedules aligned with customer requirements, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and program milestones.
• Establish and maintain schedule baselines while ensuring schedule integrity throughout program execution.
• Support planning activities from program initiation through production and final delivery.
• Lead planning sessions and schedule reviews with cross-functional program teams.

Schedule Analysis & Reporting

• Perform schedule trend analysis, variance analysis, critical path analysis, and impact assessments.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities while developing mitigation and recovery plans.
• Generate schedule metrics, reports, dashboards, and status updates for program leadership and customers.
• Communicate schedule performance, forecast completion dates, and program impacts to key stakeholders.

Scheduling Tools & Systems

Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules using industry-standard scheduling applications, including:

• Microsoft Project Professional
• Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tools
• Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) systems

Required Qualifications

• Minimum5 years of experience in program scheduling, manufacturing scheduling, production planning, or project scheduling within an aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience using Microsoft Project.
• Experience performing Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project or production schedules.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including the ability to analyze schedule data and generate reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible scheduling experience supporting complex aerospace or defense programs.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP/MRP systems, or Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) software.
• Experience supporting complex or low-rate aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Professional certifications such as AACE, PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent

What IMS Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to support high-visibility aerospace and defense programs
• Professional growth and career development
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and program execution environments
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation, integrity, and mission success