Program Scheduler

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Program Scheduler in Marietta, GA for a one year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role supports complex program execution by developing and managing integrated master schedules, coordinating across teams, and ensuring projects stay aligned with cost, schedule, and delivery objectives.

Required Skills

• Experience with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Strong experience with Deltek Open Plan (primary tool)
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Milestones Professional
• Experience creating and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Experience building schedules from Statement of Work (SOW) through completion (cradle-to-grave)
• Experience with schedule control processes, audits, and project integration
• Experience providing risk and opportunity analysis input
• Strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience supporting proposal schedule development and Basis of Estimate (BOE) inputs
• Experience working across engineering, procurement, contracts, and production teams
• Experience supporting R&D, production, or capture efforts

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs
• Build schedules from SOW, including logic, sequencing, and dependencies
• Apply Critical Path methodology to analyze schedule performance and risk
• Support proposal development and program planning activities
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, contracts, production)
• Provide schedule status updates, metrics, and reporting to program leadership
• Identify risks, impacts, and recommend corrective actions
• Support audits and ensure compliance with scheduling standards and processes

Work Schedule / Shift

• Standard schedule
• Fully onsite in Marietta, GA (no remote flexibility)

Job ID: 21822

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.