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CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to develop and manage integrated master schedules for complex space and aerospace programs. The role involves creating schedule baselines, planning methodologies, and executable program schedules that align with customer requirements and organizational objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing integrated master schedules, baselines, and planning methodologies for complex programs
- Evaluating program scope, work breakdown structures, resource requirements, milestones, and dependencies
- Conducting schedule planning meetings, baseline reviews, and lifecycle updates
- Leading integrated schedule management across multiple functional organizations
- Analyzing schedule performance, critical path activities, variances, and forecasting
- Validating schedule integrity through health assessments and recovery planning
- Coordinating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, and production teams
- Developing schedule reports, dashboards, metrics, and performance analyses
- Managing scheduling documentation, baselines, and forecasting data
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and cross-functional coordination
CesiumAstro develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The company offers a dynamic, cross-functional work environment with hands-on, autonomous work opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, operations management, finance, or related field with 5–8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 3–6 years of related experience in program scheduling, project controls, project management, operations, or 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
- Experience leading cross-functional scheduling activities while balancing program priorities and customer milestones
- Sound judgment in resolving complex scheduling challenges and supporting strategic program decisions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience with scheduling and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Open Plan
- Experience with data analysis and collaboration tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, or Jira
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
