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Who We Are
We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.
But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.
We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.
Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.
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About This Role
The Program Master Scheduler is responsible for development, coordination, and implementation of the Program Master Schedules and their integration into the program work products. The position will be a part of the program team and work day-to-day with the 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 that are compliant to applicable DIDs, PASEG, GASP and WBS Standards
· Lead regular status review meetings to capture accomplishments, resource and duration adjustments as well as maintaining interdependencies
· Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule data
· Advises the Program Manager and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts, and risks
· Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts between the stakeholders in the scheduling process
· Participate in external and internal reviews of the schedule, including surveillance and audits
· Other duties as assigned
Job Description:
The Program Master Scheduler is responsible for development, coordination, and implementation of the Program Master Schedules to help ensure on-time program execution and deliverables. This position reports to the Senior Program Manager. The position will be a part of the program team and work day-to-day with the Program Managers, Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Contracts, Finance, and other cross functional team members.
- 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 contract requirements and company standards.
- Lead regular status review meetings to capture accomplishments, resource and duration adjustments as well as maintaining interdependencies.
- Ensure integration and synchronization of cost and schedule data.
- Advises the Program Manager and other team members on schedule performance, forecasts, and risks.
- Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts between the stakeholders in the Scheduling process.
- Participate in external and internal reviews of the schedule, including surveillance and audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
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 Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
Textron has a need for a full-time, Subcontracts, Program Manager with greater than 10 years of experience in management of Defense Weapon System subcontractors. The candidate should have demonstrated advanced level capabilities in Program and Integrated Supply Chain Management. This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving in short time frame (reinstatement), a secret level security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Major Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a diverse subcontractor base and have the primary responsibilities not limited to the following:
- Managing the financial, technical, and schedule performance of all critical program subcontractors on the program.
- Collaborate with the Integrated Supply Chain Organization in establishing and qualifying key suppliers.
- Perform Control Account Manager responsible for program subcontract management budget including development of budgetary baseline, review of actual costs and determine variance analysis, monthly Latest Revised Estimate updates and Estimate At Complete analysis
- Collaborate with development team/Program Management to assure DFx features are embedded in the product being procured.
- Experience with product qualification processes such as PRR, First Article Test, Manufacturing Prove-Out and Test Prove-Out
- Experience working within various program phases including prototype development/ production, Qualification, Low-Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production programs.
- Follow management program processes, plans and procedures to ensure program executes based on AS9100 Quality certification requirements and Textron best practices.
- Develop plans to promote cost reduction initiatives and performance improvements (technical and quality).
- Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and develop solutions to problems utilizing ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
- Problem solving; Personnel development.
- Function as the primary company subcontract interface to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for performance of multifunctional subcontract management teams