Integrated Master Scheduling Specialist

As a member of The Power Team at GDLS-C, the Integrated Master Scheduling Specialist will own the schedule that brings together teams, suppliers, and critical milestones - ensuring complex programs move forward with clarity and precision. This role provides the exciting opportunity to be at the centre of our Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) Program delivery, working alongside a diverse, cross-functional team of seasoned Program, Engineering, and Subcontracts professionals who are passionate about excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Job Elements:

• Utilize advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project tool to develop, integrate, maintain and analyze complex program master schedules.
• Development and management of a comprehensive program master schedule including project tasks, durations, dependencies, and assigned resources inclusive of all Customer, Partner and Internal work scope, in order to complete the project within a designated time frame
• Support master schedule demand requirements across all sites for the Program
• Coordinate schedules of Suppliers, Partners and Internal departments to ensure alignment
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the schedule to ensure the project is delivered on time
• Responsible for comprehending and identifying schedule risks or potential schedule slips and recommending improvements, mitigations, efficiencies, resolutions, etc
• Generate daily/ monthly reports as required
• Develop and maintain regular schedule and production performance reports
• Manage schedule changes using change management best practices and processes

Required Qualifications:

• University or College Degree
• 3-5 years of materials planning, scheduling, and/or project management experience, including hands-on experience developing and maintaining project schedules in Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, including development and maintenance of complex integrated project schedules.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience with change management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, for schedule analysis, reporting, and presentation of program status.
• Strong presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel (5% Canadian/International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or CMA designation, or working towards
• Automotive scheduling/planning experience
• Understanding of internal financial reporting and measurements
• Ability to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

The Integrated Master Scheduling Specialist opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $67,200 to $84,000 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.