Senior Program Controls Lead - Life Sciences Scheduling

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior scheduling leader to oversee planning across multiple life sciences capital programs in the United States. You will establish governance, drive reporting, and advise client executives on schedule performance and risk mitigation.

You will develop and oversee integrated master schedules covering engineering through operational readiness, lead complex analyses, and promote consistent scheduling practices across large programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Thirteen or more years of progressive planning and scheduling experience.
• At least two years of management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading planning and scheduling functions for large, complex capital programs, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting portfolios or programs with individual project values in excess of $1 billion preferred.
• Expert knowledge of scheduling techniques, critical path methodology, schedule forecasting, schedule risk analysis, and program-level performance management.
• Proven ability to establish scheduling governance frameworks and influence project delivery strategies across large organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Strong executive-level consulting, client relationship management, and strategic advisory capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and related scheduling and analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, performance qualification (PQ), startup, operational readiness, and facility turnover planning within regulated life sciences environments highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio- and program-level oversight of planning and scheduling services across multiple life sciences capital projects and mega-programs
• Establish scheduling governance frameworks, standards, reporting structures, and delivery strategies
• Serve as a senior advisor to client executives and project leadership on schedule performance, forecasting, schedule risk, mitigation strategies, and recovery planning
• Oversee development and implementation of integrated master schedules spanning engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities
• Guide complex schedule analyses, including trend analysis, scenario modeling, schedule risk assessments, and strategic planning
• Drive consistency of scheduling practices, methodologies, and reporting across projects, teams, and client programs
• Mentor, develop, and oversee Managers and senior scheduling professionals while influencing staffing, resourcing, and organizational development strategies
• Partner with client stakeholders, project leadership, and delivery teams to identify program risks, constraints, and opportunities impacting delivery objectives

Skills

Planning & scheduling experience

Scheduling techniques

Primavera P6 proficiency

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

13+ years of scheduling experience

Two years of management experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Scheduling Platforms

Analytics Platforms

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior scheduling leader to oversee planning across multiple life sciences capital programs in the United States. You will establish governance, drive reporting, and advise client executives on schedule performance and risk mitigation.

You will develop and oversee integrated master schedules covering engineering through operational readiness, lead complex analyses, and promote consistent scheduling practices across large programs.