Program Scheduler

Location
Onsite/hybrid - El Segundo, California

Employment Type
Full-Time Consultant

Position Overview

IMS is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to support a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing client in El Segundo, California.

The role is expected to be hybrid, with a combination of remote work and on-site collaboration. Candidates should anticipate travelling onsite for approximately one to two weeks each month.

The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing scheduling expertise, experience working within complex production environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams.

This position requires a proactive professional who can identify schedule risks, develop recovery plans, and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Program Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting the full program lifecycle.
• Create and maintain executable program and production schedules aligned with customer requirements, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and program milestones.
• Establish and maintain schedule baselines while ensuring schedule integrity throughout program execution.
• Support planning activities from program initiation through production and final delivery.
• Lead planning sessions and schedule reviews with cross-functional program teams.

Schedule Analysis & Reporting

• Perform schedule trend analysis, variance analysis, critical path analysis, and impact assessments.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities while developing mitigation and recovery plans.
• Generate schedule metrics, reports, dashboards, and status updates for program leadership and customers.
• Communicate schedule performance, forecast completion dates, and program impacts to key stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to ensure schedule feasibility and successful program execution.
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple functional organizations to support customer commitments.
• Assist program leadership with schedule planning, decision-making, and performance recovery initiatives.

Scheduling Tools & Systems
Develop and maintain schedules using industry-standard scheduling applications, including:

• Microsoft Project Professional
• Open Plan Professional
• Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tools
• Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) systems

Support schedule integration with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution processes while producing meaningful schedule analytics and performance reporting.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program scheduling, manufacturing scheduling, production planning, or project scheduling within an aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and EIA-748 scheduling principles as pertaining to government contracts.
• Experience performing Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project or production schedules.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Open Plan Professional, Enterprise Project Management tools, or similar scheduling software.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including the ability to analyze schedule data and generate reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible scheduling experience supporting complex aerospace or defense programs.
• TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints to achieve program objectives.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP/MRP systems, or Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) software.
• Experience supporting complex or low-rate aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Professional certifications such as AACE, PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent.

What IMS Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to support high-visibility aerospace and defense programs
• Professional growth and career development
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and program execution environments
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation, integrity, and mission success

Apply Today
If you are a motivated Program Scheduler who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges and supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs, we encourage you to apply and become part of the IMS team.

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