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Program Master Scheduler

Description

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

This role is in Textron System’s Weapons Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

This position will be a part of the program team and work day-to-day with the program managers and control account managers.

o Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan/Schedule associated with the entire project lifecycle from RFP to program closeout that are compliant to applicable DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standards

o Lead regular status review meetings to capture accomplishments, resource and duration adjustments as well as maintaining interdependencies

o Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule data

o Advises the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts and risks

o Identifies, negotiates and resolves conflicts between the stakeholders in the Scheduling process

o Participate in external and internal reviews of the schedule, including surveillance and audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (various disciplines are acceptable) with at least 1-2 years of Program Planning, Project Management experience

• Strong knowledge of financial principles and understanding of complex data

• Very organized, customer focused, and excellent computer skills

• Primavera P6 Professional 16 or higher experience and MS Project 2016 experience

• Strong Industry knowledge of program management and EVM execution and theory

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to develop appropriate actions

• Strong negotiating and interpersonal relations skills

• Ability to follow processes and procedures and to direct others in doing so

• Capable of receiving feedback and direction

• Ability to maintain composure and communicate using logic and data driven metrics

• Comfortable communicating with all levels of personnel

• Desire to learn and ability to quickly adapt to technology/software

• Ability to work autonomously with supervision at a different location

• Desire to develop synergy with peers and program team and to work cross-functionally

• Strong leadership and presentation skills with the ability to affect change without using authority

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- 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

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Job Program Management

Primary Location US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

Recruiting Company Textron Systems

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Req ID: 288954