Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Technical field, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience; or Master's Degree with related experience.
4 years of planning/scheduling experience or 3 years with a Master's Degree.
Ability to develop Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience in leading the establishment and maintenance of Performance Measurement Baseline.
Proficient in identifying trends and suggesting corrective actions using schedule metrics.
Experience in program execution and risk management.
Familiarity with monitoring SPI/CPI and preparing schedule status reports.
Responsibilities
Prepare and coordinate the integrated master plan and schedule to meet program objectives.
Ensure integration of schedules across finance, engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
Monitor program schedule performance and resolve conflicts in critical paths.
Utilize project management techniques like Gantt and PERT charts to track progress.
Update and prepare reports for customers.
Benefits
Hybrid remote work format, allowing flexibility between office and home.
Opportunity to work within a leading Aerospace & Mission Systems sector.
Engagement in high-impact projects within the defense industry.
Full Job Description
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Program Planner to join our Tactical Systems product line in the Aerospace & Mission Systems sector.
A Senior Program Planner maintains the following responsibilities:
Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Monitors program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
Updates and prepares reports for customers.
This role will be performed in a hybrid remote work format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in either Hudson, NH, or Greenlawn, NY, and remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a commutable distance of one of these offices, or be willing to relocate to those areas.
Required Skills and Education
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in, Operations, Technical field of study, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar applicable discipline; or equivalent experience, and four (4) years of planning/scheduling experience; or a Master's Degree and three (3) year of related experience.
Need to be able to facilitate the development of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will guide program execution and serve as the basis for Earned Value performance.
Ned to be able to lead/facilitate the planning, establishment and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
Identify trends using effective schedule Metrics, suggests corrective actions in a timely manner and supports implementation.
Proactively engages in program execution and risk management.
Review, recommend and implement, as appropriate, schedule work-around or recovery plans in a proactive manner
Routinely assist program management by monitoring SPI/CPI and BEI performance and preparing schedule status reports for customer and/or business management reviews
Preferred Skills and Education
Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams.
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment.
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
Proficient in MS Project or other Planning SW, MS Excel, and MS Office applications.
Experience with forProject-DCMA Analyzer, Schedule Risk SW and SSI Tools.
Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.
Understanding and knowledge with regards to industry Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG).
General understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
Ensure that all schedules are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry. requirements, Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) DI-MGMT-81861B.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
