Program Planning and Scheduling Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Plano, TX

10h

About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . If you are looking to advance your career in a new planning and scheduling leadership role, this is the opportunity for you! The Program Planning and Scheduling Manager II oversees multiple scheduling teams and is responsible for the strategic development and execution of integrated master plans and schedules. This role ensures effective coordination across projects, manages high-level risks, and drives process improvements. The Program Planning and Scheduling Manager II also provides mentorship and guidance to scheduling staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• 9+ years of experience in program planning and scheduling, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Professional or other similar scheduling tool like Open Plan and familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) Tools.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of resource loaded integrated master schedules to include detailed schedule analysis, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
• Experience with resource loading schedules, including timephasing and Baseline/ETC updates for dollars and hours
• Recent experience with full-up EVMS programs
• Management of personnel to include direct performance evaluation
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Project Online/Open Plan
• SRA toolset like Full Monte or similar
• Earned Value Management Certification
• PowerBI
• Advanced experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolset.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
• Expert understanding of DCMA 14-point & IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861.
• Comprehensive understanding of Mil Standard 881.
• Extensive experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Advanced application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Proficient in Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts.
• Proven ability to assemble and build Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Expertise in Event versus Product based schedules.
• Proficient in Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
• Thorough understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
• Extensive experience in the development and maintenance of resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
• Skilled in the facilitation of resource leveling, validation of remaining work, identification and resolution of critical path conflicts, and analysis of impacts to schedule of any proposed changes.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and teaching team members.
• Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships.
• Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
• Strong foundational understanding of Program Management processes.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to support the development and delivery of key employee training, including new employee onboarding, continuous education curriculum, and certification testing.
• Lead the strategic coordination and generation of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) for high-priority projects.
• Oversee the integration and detailed analysis of schedule data, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Deliver detailed reports and strategic presentations to senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex fully integrated master schedules using SOW and WBS, IMP and any other requirements documents.
• Using EVMS guidelines for implementation and maintenance of program plans as well mentor CAMs/PMs into using schedule best practices.
• Experience in generating monthly Contractual deliveries Data Reports to include the IPMDAR.
• Perform regular status and ETC updates on fully resource loaded schedules, as well as analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise-wide resource needs through the integration of all program schedules including metrics on schedule status, schedule architecture, critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, network logic validation and program baseline maintenance.
• Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) and resulting analysis and documentation and manage Risks and Opportunities in the IMS.
• Manage risk and opportunities in the schedule.
• Implement baseline change using company guidance and mentor CAMs/PMs through valid change management.
• Expertise in DCMA 14-Point.
• Knowledge of IPMDAR including generating monthly SPD and required deliverables to the customer.
• Knowledge of Mil Standard 881.
• End-to-end ownership of maintenance and coordination of schedule integration between supplemental schedules, the IMS, and the Program Summary Master Schedule.
• Must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans, to ensure the IMS is used as a predictive model and remains a valued management tool for the program.
• Manage and mentor team of junior schedulers.

Benefits

• SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees