Senior Manager, Program Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies

. Serve as the Program Planning & Scheduling division leader for the Spectral Division of the Space Sector .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $223,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Program Planning and Scheduling, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and integrated program controls. Proven ability to lead complex scheduling activities, mentor teams, and influence senior leadership on strategic scheduling initiatives.

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Program PlanningSchedulingEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Integrated Master Schedule DevelopmentSchedule Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills

Integrated Master Schedule DevelopmentCritical-Path AnalysisForecastingSchedule Performance AnalysisSchedule Risk AssessmentsProgram Recovery PlanningWorkforce Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Capability DevelopmentScheduling Standards ImprovementData Analytics

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCoachingInfluencingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectEnterprise Scheduling ToolsData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Program ManagementSupply ChainOperationsTechnical PerformanceResource Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Program Planning & Scheduling division leader for the Spectral Division of the Space Sector
Provide technical direction, workforce leadership, and functional oversight across a large portfolio of programs and scheduling professionals
Advise Sector Program Management and business leadership on schedule strategy, execution, risk, forecasting, EVM, and integrated program performance
Drive consistent scheduling standards, practices, tools, analytical methods, and quality expectations across the Sector
Strengthen integration between schedule, cost, EVM, technical performance, risk, supply chain, and resource information
Support complex program activities including baselines, replans, proposals, recoveries, schedule risk assessments, and independent reviews
Provide senior technical and functional leadership for the Space Sector scheduling organization
Advise senior leadership on schedule performance, critical-path drivers, forecast credibility, EVM indicators, schedule risk, and recovery strategies
Lead complex scheduling activities and recovery planning
Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and technical development to Schedule Managers, senior schedulers, and emerging leaders
Represent the Space Sector scheduling function in broader enterprise initiatives
Lead development of the scheduling discipline through mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, training, certification, and career development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience; or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
8 plus years of experience in Program Planning and Scheduling supporting large, complex programs or portfolios
Advanced knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule development, maintenance, execution, critical-path analysis, forecasting, and schedule performance analysis
Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and integration of schedule, cost, technical performance, risk, and program execution data
Experience with complex scheduling activities including baselines, replans, proposals, schedule recovery efforts, Schedule Risk Assessments, and integrated program reviews
Experience leading a large planning and scheduling organization or providing functional leadership across multiple programs and scheduling teams
Ability to assess schedule quality, identify systemic performance issues, and translate schedule information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
Experience developing workforce strategy, technical capability, standards, and organizational practices for a scheduling function
Ability to work across Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and other functional organizations
Ability to influence senior leaders and establish alignment around scheduling standards, practices, priorities, and corrective actions
Subject matter expertise in Program Planning, Scheduling, EVMS, and integrated program controls
Experience establishing or improving scheduling standards, processes, metrics, tools, training, or governance across multiple programs
Advanced experience with Microsoft Project and enterprise scheduling/data analytics tools
Experience with schedule risk analysis, predictive schedule metrics, integrated cost/schedule analysis, and program recovery planning
Experience developing scheduling talent through mentoring, competency development, succession planning, and career development
Ability to identify trends across multiple programs and lead cross-program or enterprise-level improvement initiatives
Experience briefing senior leaders and influencing decisions on matters of strategic importance to the scheduling function
Experience building or sustaining a professional scheduling community through standards, lessons learned, peer reviews, training, and technical collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities