Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a
Program Planning Manager I to join the
Program Excellence (Px) organization. The Program Planning Manager is a critical frontline leadership role responsible for both direct team management and hands-on support of key defense programs. This position combines people leadership with technical expertise in program planning, scheduling, and analysis. The successful candidate will lead a team of 4-5 Program Planning professionals, while simultaneously contributing directly to program execution through comprehensive schedule management and analysis. This role requires a proactive individual with strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Work FormatThis role is intended to be performed in a
hybrid / remote format, with the individual
splitting their time between our sites in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work location. For the right individual, a
full-time remote format may be considered.
Responsibilities include:
Team Leadership & Development- Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of Program Planning professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings (bi-weekly) and team meetings (bi-weekly) to provide guidance, feedback, and support professional growth.
- Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring alignment with program priorities and individual skill sets.
- Manage performance, including conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews, and participating in the merit and salary planning process.
- Participate in the development of Planning strategies, team objectives, and engagement metrics.
- Drive process improvement initiatives within the Program Planning function.
- Maintain strong engagement with stakeholders through quarterly check-ins.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings with the Senior Planning Manager.
Program Support & Execution- Provide advanced Planning & Scheduling support to assigned programs, including the development, maintenance, and analysis of comprehensive Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Prepare and deliver insightful IMS performance status and analysis for weekly/monthly Program Management Meetings (PMMs).
- Perform schedule risk analysis, including Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), Critical Path Analysis, schedule variance assessments, and predictive performance analysis.
- Actively participate in program Risk & Opportunity and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of all customer program schedule deliverables.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in Program/Master Planningand Scheduling, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Defense project Program/Master Planning, Critical Path methodology, and Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated knowledge of US DoD schedule policies, the Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.
- Proven experience developing complex program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in accordance with program Statements of Work (SOW), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), and program requirements (both PMB & Proposal development).
- Hands-on experience performing and presenting detailed Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs).
- Demonstrated experience preparing for and supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional staff members and work teams.
Preferred Skills and Education- Prior staff management experience, specifically within a Planning/Scheduling function.
- PMI-PMP or PMI-SP certification.
- Existing Secret clearance with the potential to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience with Microsoft Project Server/Online and Power BI dashboards for data visualization.
- Experience with Agile planning/execution and/or Critical Chain Project Management methodologies.
- Familiarity with scheduling/finance software such as SSI Tools, Barbecana Full Monte, WBS Pro,, Deltek Cobra, MS Project VBA coding.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent decisions while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex information to various audiences.
- Proven ability to effectively interface, coordinate, and collaborate with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
