Program Master Scheduler / SIOPS

CEL Critical Power – Powering the AI Revolution:

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry. Operating from a 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next 3 years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity. Through the role, you will ensure CEL continue to enhance our reputation for building the best quality switchgear with support systems exceeding customer expectations.

Position Overview:

The Program Master Scheduler is a strategic role responsible for developing and maintaining integrated master schedules / Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOPS) analysis across multiple complex electrical switchgear projects. This position ensures alignment between SIOPS and project delivery, driving on-time performance, resource optimization, and financial compliance.

The is key position responsible for ensuring accurate information to allow for short, medium and long-term planning across our entire operational team. This role requires a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and Techniques, Financial Management and a very high attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing:

Master Schedule Management:

• Maintain a Master Schedule / SIOPS model, scalable to support the strategic growth of the business.

• Verify data accuracy used to develop capacity planning, make decisions, track progress, validate changes.

• Ensure data reflects demonstrated capacity, highlights constraints and work with peers to level-load / mitigate risk.

• Ensure alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing and project teams.

• Implement robust scheduling processes and tools to support capacity planning and resource allocation.

SIOPS Development:

• Align forecasted customer demand accurately using historical data, market trends, and sales input.

• Assess production capacity, material availability and lead times to avoid shortages or excess inventory.

• Work with Supply Chain to define optimal inventory levels for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.

• Evaluate manufacturing resources, i.e. labour, equipment and facilities against projected demand.

• Identify bottlenecks and develop mitigation strategies, e.g. overtime, subcontracting.

• Model “what-if” scenarios for demand spikes, supply disruptions or capacity changes.

• Develop contingency plans to maintain service

Project Governance & Reporting:

• Produce, analyze and report relevant KPI’s, ensuring necessary actions are taken where required.
• Analyse and identify risks associated with options built into the master plan, work with peers to identify solutions and advise on key business decision requirements to site leadership.
• Chair relevant planning / scheduling focus meetings to ensure priorities and due dates are valid, aligned and agreed across all departments.
• Provide accurate, timely schedule reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support governance standards for documentation, reporting and KPI tracking.

Risk & Performance Management:

• Implement early warning KPIs for potential delays / financial underperformance and escalate as needed.
• Develop mitigation strategies which allow us to make accurate / informed decisions in a timely manner.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews to improve scheduling accuracy and efficiency.

Financial & Commercial Integration:

• Link operational planning with financial milestones / targets and contractual obligations.
• Verify rigorous financial and commercial management through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Support financial forecasts and resource planning to maintain profitability based on the Master Schedule.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, project tools and team performance.
• Drive standardization and best practices across the Project Management function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or related field.
• Expert in project planning tools i.e. PMP, PRINCE2 or similar project management certification.
• 7+ years’ experience in master scheduling or program planning within the manufacturing industry.
•  Proven experience with complex, engineered-to-order projects and SIOPS processes.
• Financial acumen for cost control and schedule and project impact analysis.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, risk mitigation and performance improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach and adept at identifying and solving issues.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.  We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence