Expansion Lead Scheduler (Concord, NC, US, 28026)

Requisition Number: 79268

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Purpose:

Reports directly to the Program Director for the capacity expansion program.

The role will lead a PMO scheduling and project-controls team and will work in a matrix environment with internal facility, equipment engineering, procurement, operations, finance, and safety organizations. Engagement with schedulers at vendors, EPCM and equipment integration partners is likely.

The Manager, Scheduling & Project Controls is accountable for establishing and maintaining the integrated planning and scheduling system for a major, capital expansion program exceeding $500 million in its first phase.

This leader will create and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), integrate schedules from facilities, EPCM, equipment engineering, procurement, off-site equipment integration, site installation, commissioning, and operational readiness, and provide an independent, fact-based forecast of key program milestones.

The position will ensure that the program has a credible, logic-driven, risk-informed path to facility readiness, equipment move-in, installation completion, debug, and first product. The leader will identify cross-functional schedule risks early, lead schedule assurance and recovery planning, and provide clear decision support to program and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Integrated planning and scheduling
• Schedule assurance and forecasting
• Cross-functional and external-party integration
• Reporting, and decision support
• Team leadership and capability building

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, scheduling, construction planning, or program/project management with demonstrated experience integrating engineering, procurement, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up schedules.
• 5+ years leading scheduling or project-controls functions on complex capital projects with demonstrated experience on at least one major industrial, manufacturing, process-industry, semiconductor, pharmaceutical or similarly complex capital program with a value of $300 million or greater.
• 5+ years of experience with critical-path method scheduling, schedule development, schedule assurance, baseline management, delay analysis, and recovery planning with demonstrated use of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent enterprise scheduling platforms.
• 5+ years of experience operating in a matrix organization and influence experienced functional leaders, contractors, external partners, and technical experts without relying solely on direct reporting authority.

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience with fast-track industrial expansions.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-SP, AACE PSP, AACE EVP, or similar certification.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $146,918.00 - $202,013.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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