Project Planner Scheduler

Abaco Systems is an acknowledged leader in rugged embedded computing, especially in the military/aerospace market. Our products are used in hundreds of mission critical applications, where the performance and reliability we deliver can be a matter of life and death.
We're growing fast:  we've added substantially to our organization in roles across the board - and that expansion will continue. We're also growing by acquisition. Our strategy puts our customers front and center of everything we do: their success will drive our success.
If you see yourself being part of a growing organization that's making a real difference in the world, Abaco Systems is for you.
 
 
 
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Developing, maintaining, and coordinating technical schedules for large to medium scale projects from proposal level to detailed level schedules
• Conducting schedule analysis and assessments to ensure schedules are structured properly with complete network logic, are capable of reporting critical path(s), and follow industry scheduling best practices
• Tracking schedule progress and developing custom reports/metrics
• Providing guidance and recommendations on schedule work-arounds and recovery plans for customers to make effective decisions
• Attending key project meetings, reviews, and presenting schedule status/metrics
• Performing Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and providing guidance and recommendations to Abaco Management
• Providing expert guidance and implementation and management of integrated scheduling tools
• Conducting cost and schedule integration, ensuring budget and resource requirements for programs/projects are realistic and achievable. Assessing the impacts resulting from changes to project cost, schedule or technical baselines
• Interacting with customer and Abaco technical leads and project management personnel

• B.S. degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of two (2) years scheduling experience or 8 years of scheduling experience with in a similar industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office products required; experience with Microsoft Project Online and portfolio management tools preferred.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) as it relates to cost, schedule and technical performance measures a plus
• Prior complex development project scheduling experience is highly desired
• Prior experience developing resource loaded schedules preferred
• Must be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of an organization
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Work Environment- Generally an office environment
• Attendance- Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Other Essential Functions- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.