Senior Program Scheduler

Develop integrated master schedules, schedule baselines, and planning methodologies supporting complex programs and customer requirements.

Evaluate program scope, work breakdown structures, resource requirements, milestones, and dependencies while developing executable program schedules.

Conduct schedule planning meetings, baseline reviews, and schedule updates throughout the program lifecycle.

Lead integrated schedule management by coordinating schedule activities, dependencies, milestones, and progress updates across multiple functional organizations.

Evaluate schedule performance, critical path activities, schedule variances, forecasting, and schedule risks while resolving complex scheduling challenges.

Validate schedule integrity through schedule health assessments, baseline control, forecasting activities, and schedule recovery planning.

Lead coordination with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, and production to support program scheduling activities.

Develop schedule reports, milestone charts, executive dashboards, schedule metrics, and performance analyses supporting program reviews and business decisions.

Coordinate program reviews, schedule assessments, customer meetings, and cross-functional planning activities by providing schedule recommendations and execution guidance.

Manage scheduling documentation, schedule baselines, change records, forecasting data, and scheduling files supporting current and future programs.

Evaluate scheduling processes, scheduling standards, customer requirements, and program performance while identifying opportunities to improve execution.

Develop improvements that enhance schedule accuracy, forecasting effectiveness, reporting efficiency, cross-functional coordination, and overall scheduling performance.

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, operations management, finance, or a related field with 5–8 years of related experience, Master's degree with 3–6 years of related experience in program scheduling, project controls, project management, operations, or a related discipline.

Advanced knowledge of program scheduling, integrated master scheduling, and project planning principles.

Experience developing integrated master schedules, schedule baselines, forecasting models, and schedule performance analyses for complex programs.

Strong understanding of critical path methodology, schedule risk analysis, earned value concepts, resource planning, and project lifecycle management.

Experience evaluating schedule performance, identifying schedule risks, and developing recovery strategies that support program objectives.

Experience leading cross-functional scheduling activities while balancing program priorities, customer milestones, and organizational objectives.

Demonstrates sound judgment when leading scheduling activities, resolving complex scheduling challenges, and supporting strategic program decisions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Scheduling and project management tools, e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Open Plan, or equivalent applications.

Data analysis and collaboration tools, e.g. Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, or equivalent applications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.