Project Scheduler

Project Scheduler Job details

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

Domain Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile Project management - Project management

Job title Project Scheduler

Employment type Permanent

Professional category Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time Full-time

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.

• 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 maturing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Safran Test Cells offers a competitive medical plan with HMO and PPO options, as well as Vision coverage, Short-Term and Voluntary, Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Vacation and Sick Leave:
  First-year employees earn 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 2 personal days.
• Hybrid
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Safran Test Cells offers a hybrid work schedule once a manager feels the employee has enough competency to work remotely
• Training and Development:
  Safran Test Cells provides in-house and on-site training to empower teams to make full use of all the advanced features of their systems
• Safran Shareholding Plan:
  Employees have the opportunity to participate in the Safran Shareholding plan, which allows them to become shareholders and benefit from the company's growth.

• 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.

• Strong understanding of project scheduling fundamentals
• Ability to think systemically and strategically, beyond individual…