Manager, Program Scheduling

Manager, Program Scheduler

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris 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.

Essential Functions :

• 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

Qualifications : 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.

Preferred Additional Skills :

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 compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.