Program Planner Staff - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

3d•$95,000 - $189,290•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support LM Aeronautics Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) programs such as C-130J, LM-100J, C5 Galaxy and P-3 Orion, to include Engineering development, Fabrication / Production of aircraft and retrofit kitting Sustainment and Fleet Modification operations. Candidate for this position will develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new proposals and existing development programs as well as Program Summary Master Schedules and associated reports and metrics. Requires experience in facilitating schedule and program support for various tasks from the initial phase to completion. A proven ability to be a major contributor in developing and authoring a plan that describes the project is required. The position also requires appropriate responsiveness to program challenges or changes in scope or tasks and modifying the contract Master Schedule accordingly. Requires experience in identifying the need for program recovery plans and coordinating and preparing recovery and risk mitigation plans. Experience in following-up with issues not immediately resolved in a timely manner, ensuring stakeholders are aware of revised direction. The position requires a sense of urgency, getting results in a fast-paced environment. Possess the ability to effectively prioritize work to address competing or changing demands/resources. The successful candidate will resolve schedule conflicts while ensuring adherence to established processes, and serve as a planning and scheduling trusted advisor for program managers and leadership. The selected candidate must have solid written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and purposes. They must be able to proactively keep stakeholders well informed, listen carefully and incorporate feedback as appropriate as well as clearly express ideas and concepts. This position will interface with various organizational levels inside and outside of the AMMM Program and requires the ability and willingness to provide efficient, quality products and services to a broad mix of internal and external customers. Experience in implementing efficiency improvements in processes/procedures is highly desirable. Prefer individual with demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining the critical path and/or driving paths of a program in a networked schedule (IMS). What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Further Information About This Opportunity This role may have occasional travel to suppliers or other facilities

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college
Experience with integrated planning and scheduling
Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, Oracle Primavera or similar scheduling software.
Experience in writing / managing overall project plans and coordinating with individuals and management at various levels within the program/company.
Experience with cost and schedule integration and Earned Value Management.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication /interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience including Critical Path Methodology (CPM) / network scheduling experience.
Knowledge of AMMM/C-130 Manufacturing/Fabrication, and Engineering processes.
Ability to teach others, showing the impact/value of the group’s products / services.
LEAN or Six Sigma training or certification.
Experience in problem resolution/recovery planning.
Project or Program Management experience.
Conflict resolution skills.
Proposal development experience.
Schedule Risk Assessment experience.
Integrated Master Plan experience.
Experience with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) programs.
Experience working with Lockheed Martin Suppliers and Supplier Schedules.

Responsibilities

develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new proposals and existing development programs
develop Program Summary Master Schedules and associated reports and metrics
facilitate schedule and program support for various tasks from the initial phase to completion
develop and author a plan that describes the project
appropriate responsiveness to program challenges or changes in scope or tasks and modifying the contract Master Schedule accordingly
identifying the need for program recovery plans and coordinating and preparing recovery and risk mitigation plans
following-up with issues not immediately resolved in a timely manner, ensuring stakeholders are aware of revised direction
effectively prioritize work to address competing or changing demands/resources
resolve schedule conflicts while ensuring adherence to established processes
serve as a planning and scheduling trusted advisor for program managers and leadership
proactively keep stakeholders well informed, listen carefully and incorporate feedback as appropriate as well as clearly express ideas and concepts
provide efficient, quality products and services to a broad mix of internal and external customers
implementing efficiency improvements in processes/procedures
establishing and maintaining the critical path and/or driving paths of a program in a networked schedule (IMS)