What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scheduler (H/F) - SAFRAN TEST CELLS, INC. position at AEROCONTACT?
Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Occupant des positions de leadership mondial, Safran Aero Boosters conçoit, développe et produit des sous-ensembles, des équipements et des bancs d'essais pour les moteurs aéronautiques et spatiaux. Implantée en Belgique, Safran Aero Boosters dispose de deux filiales aux Etats-Unis et combine le savoir-faire de 1700 talents.
Mission description
Summary The Project Scheduler plays a critical role in strengthening project execution by owning and integrating schedules across resources, departments, and projects. This role bridges the gap between tactical project management and strategic planning. The Scheduler consolidates inputs from engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and other departments into a realistic, resource loaded schedule, identifies risks and opportunities, and proactively supports the team by providing accurate data that drives decision making. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Actively participates in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures. Develops, maintains, and continuously improves integrated project schedules across multiple departments Partners closely with Senior Project Managers, Program Managers, and Project Managers to understand day to day activities and dependencies. Translates tactical inputs into a cohesive, resource loaded schedule. Analyzes schedules to identify: Resource conflicts Critical path risks Opportunities for optimization or re sequencing Proactively surfaces insights and recommendations based on what the schedule reveals. Supports strategic decision making by providing clear, forward looking schedule scenarios. Ensures schedule accuracy, realism, and alignment with actual execution. Supports Project Managers by reducing administrative and coordination burden. Continuously improves scheduling processes and standards as the organization matures. Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field, such as: Project Management Operations Engineering Business Administration Experience in project scheduling, project coordination, or project controls preferred. Experience working closely with Project Managers and cross functional teams. Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, or complex technical projects is strongly preferred. Qualifications Strong understanding of project scheduling fundamentals Ability to think systemically and strategically, beyond individual tasks. Strong organizational and coordination skills. Comfortable integrating inputs from multiple departments. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret what schedules are truly indicating. Strong communication skills, able to translate schedule insights into actionable recommendations. Willingness and ability to learn engineering and execution processes. Strong proficiency with Excel and spreadsheet-based analysis. Ability to connect data to business decisions and explain insights clearly to stakeholders. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Mission description
Summary The Project Scheduler plays a critical role in strengthening project execution by owning and integrating schedules across resources, departments, and projects. This role bridges the gap between tactical project management and strategic planning. The Scheduler consolidates inputs from engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and other departments into a realistic, resource loaded schedule, identifies risks and opportunities, and proactively supports the team by providing accurate data that drives decision making. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Actively participates in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures. Develops, maintains, and continuously improves integrated project schedules across multiple departments Partners closely with Senior Project Managers, Program Managers, and Project Managers to understand day to day activities and dependencies. Translates tactical inputs into a cohesive, resource loaded schedule. Analyzes schedules to identify: Resource conflicts Critical path risks Opportunities for optimization or re sequencing Proactively surfaces insights and recommendations based on what the schedule reveals. Supports strategic decision making by providing clear, forward looking schedule scenarios. Ensures schedule accuracy, realism, and alignment with actual execution. Supports Project Managers by reducing administrative and coordination burden. Continuously improves scheduling processes and standards as the organization matures. Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field, such as: Project Management Operations Engineering Business Administration Experience in project scheduling, project coordination, or project controls preferred. Experience working closely with Project Managers and cross functional teams. Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, or complex technical projects is strongly preferred. Qualifications Strong understanding of project scheduling fundamentals Ability to think systemically and strategically, beyond individual tasks. Strong organizational and coordination skills. Comfortable integrating inputs from multiple departments. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret what schedules are truly indicating. Strong communication skills, able to translate schedule insights into actionable recommendations. Willingness and ability to learn engineering and execution processes. Strong proficiency with Excel and spreadsheet-based analysis. Ability to connect data to business decisions and explain insights clearly to stakeholders. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.