Senior Program Scheduler

Overview

L3Harris Technologies is committed to hiring and nurturing highly skilled individuals driven by passion for their work. Our teams share a unified dedication towards supporting our clients' missions while pursuing their own professional advancement. We foster a welcoming and motivating culture that prioritizes employee empowerment and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our core principles—Integrity, Excellence, and Respect—guide all of our operations globally.

L3Harris stands as a leading innovator in defense technology, delivering comprehensive solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to meet critical national security demands. With over 25 years of providing advanced technologies to the Australian Defence Force and commercial clients, L3Harris Australia is recognized as a premier government partner known for speed, innovation, and flawless execution.

Role Summary

The Senior Program Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing program schedules in partnership with Program Managers and project teams. This role focuses on large, complex programs, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines. The individual will drive ongoing improvements in program management systems and processes, facilitate communication and collaboration within and outside the team to align efforts, troubleshoot scheduling challenges, and enhance PMO services in alignment with evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain comprehensive program schedules supporting Program Managers.
• Oversee scheduling activities for complex, large-scale programs while ensuring on-time, in-scope, and within-budget delivery.
• Continuously improve scheduling methodologies, tools, and PMO capabilities to meet dynamic organizational requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across multiple functional areas to ensure alignment on scheduling matters and problem resolution.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience with performance management systems.
• Project management education or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
• Experience using Open Plan Professional scheduling software.
• Familiarity with Defence Program Management standards is advantageous.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Inclusive and dynamic workplace culture.
• Company-provided parking facilities at Fremantle location.
• An additional week of annual leave beyond standard entitlement with options to purchase or sell up to two additional weeks.
• Flexible scheduling options supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development programs supported by the employer.
• Salary continuance insurance coverage.
• Novated leasing schemes.
• Access to retail reward initiatives.
• Discounts on health insurance plans.

Additional Information

Applicants are required to be eligible for and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance as part of employment. L3Harris emphasizes equal opportunity employment and strictly prohibits discrimination across all protected characteristics.