Manager, Program Scheduling

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The Manager of Program Scheduler leads a team of experienced professionals in the development and maintenance of complex program schedules, ensuring integration across various functional groups such as finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. This role requires a blend of leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise in scheduling and project management. The manager will drive improvements in scheduling processes and systems, influence policy changes, and contribute to the achievement of departmental goals.

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and direct a team of scheduling professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Foster a collaborative environment and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Schedule Development & Maintenance: Oversee the creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules (IMS) using Statements of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Ensure schedules are resource‑loaded and compliant with Earned Value Management (EVM) standards.
• Risk & Critical Path Analysis: Conduct and oversee critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and schedule metric analysis (e.g., BEI, CEI, CPLI, SPI). Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts to ensure project milestones are met.
• Process Improvement: Drive significant improvements in scheduling processes and systems. Develop new concepts and standards to enhance performance and ensure compliance with internal procedures and project control guidelines.
• Communication & Influence: Communicate effectively within and outside the organization, including with customers and vendors. Influence changes to scheduling practices and policies, and present schedule status and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Operational Planning: Establish and implement short‑term operational plans with measurable contributions towards departmental and business area results. Manage scheduling projects within defined budgets and contribute to the development of new products, processes, or standards.
• Compliance & Integration: Ensure schedules and plans are integrated across all functional groups and comply with internal program procedures and DECM metrics. Lead scheduling status reviews and briefings with senior leaders.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and quality of deliverables.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), EVMS Standard (EIA 748‑D), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).
• Experience with Agile Development methodologies and Monte Carlo Risk Analysis.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of California and Washington is $98,500- $182,500. This is not a guarantee of…