Program Master Scheduler

Who We Are

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 aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

The Program Master Scheduler is responsible for development, coordination, and implementation of Program Master Schedules and their integration into program work products. The position will be a part of the program team and work day‑to‑day with program managers and control account managers.

• Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan/Schedule associated with the entire project lifecycle from RFP to program closeout, compliant with applicable DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standards.
• Lead regular status review meetings to capture accomplishments, resource and duration adjustments, and maintain interdependencies.
• Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule data.
• Advise the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts, and risks.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts between stakeholders in the scheduling process.
• Participate in external and internal reviews of the schedule, including surveillance and audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 3‑6 years’ experience in scheduling within a project management, engineering development, manufacturing operation, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated success in planning, developing, baselining, and tracking schedules for commercial and DoD programs.
• Familiar with schedule management in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Deltek Open Plan.
• Proven working knowledge and understanding of advanced scheduling methodologies and techniques.
• Experience with implementing, tracking, and reporting schedule performance/earned value.
• Ability to derive, interpret, and present schedule performance and efficiency metrics to senior leadership (e.g., schedule variance, SPI, milestone burndown, plan vs. actual).
• Ability to develop and report on Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA).
• Experience supporting the development of Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and transitioning these into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interface effectively across the organization.
• Familiarity with schedules in an MRP/ERP environment (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, BAAN).
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• 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

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.