Program Scheduler/Planner -Westford, MA

Prattwhitney; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Program Scheduler to lead various international programs at their facility in Westford, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor and report on performance against contractual schedule objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a University Degree and relevant experience in program scheduling, preferably in the Defense industry. Proficiency with Microsoft Project is essential. The position offers a competitive salary range and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• University Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with at least 3 years.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to access program/contract information.
• Experience with Earned Value for project management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report performance against plans to meet schedule objectives.
• Integrate project schedules across finance, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.

Skills

Program Scheduling in the Defense industry

Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Experience in MS Excel

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Collins SAP

Earned Value Concepts

Job description

Global Intelligent Sensing & Reconnaissance (Global ISR) business within the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) BU of Raytheon is looking for a Program Scheduler to lead numerous international programs, varying in size.

The role is onsite in Westford, Massachusetts and is an integral part of various program teams. This unique role is part of a Goodrich business operating as a wholly owned subsidiary. We utilize Collins SAP and Earned Value for project tools.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with cost analyst(s) and program team, monitoring and reporting performance against plans to ensure the contractual schedule objectives are met.
• Ensure cost and schedule are continuously reconciled, while taking steps to correct any mismatched items and addressing root causes.
• Ensure major projects are integrated across various functional groups including Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, OSC, etc.
• Own project schedules, soliciting regular updates, identifying and resolving critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilize schedule analysis, metrics, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances.
• Work with senior scheduler to prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plans and integrated master schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with at least 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with Program Scheduling in the Defense industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

We Prefer

• Extensive experience in MS Excel.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Earned Value Concepts.

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.