Integrated Master Scheduling Specialist

Description

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