Senior Scheduler

BAE Systems•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•$82,779 - $140,723

About The Position

BAE Systems’ Combat Vehicles Master Planning & Scheduling group is a trusted business partner within the Program Management function that establishes, statuses, updates, and delivers plans and schedules that enable program decision-making and support delivery of quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. Our mission is to develop, maintain, and deploy planning and scheduling expertise within the Combat Vehicles business to promote and enable robust, disciplined, and consistent program planning, monitoring, and control. Our people are our strength and, as such, we are committed to employee growth and development and supporting employees in building long-term careers at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. A Master Planner/Scheduler creates and maintains complex detailed program plans and schedules (Integrated Master Plans, IMPs, and Integrated Master Schedules, IMSs) that guide program execution and serve as the baseline against which performance is measured. Working closely with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Work Package Managers (WPMs), the Master Planner/Scheduler documents the tasks necessary for successful program execution. In partnership with the Program Finance team, the Master Planner/Scheduler communicates schedule status and performance to date to the program team as well as makes predictions about future performance. This position is a senior level and requires experience. Responsibilities of a Senior Master Planner include performing and leading the following:

Requirements

Typically Bachelors degree in a related field with 4 years of exerience or work equivilent.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams
Effective organization and communication skills
Coachable with a desire to learn
Analytical and problem solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Proficient in OpenPlan and MS Project or other planning software
Ability to assemble and present data and multi-faceted matters in a meaningful way to stakeholders outside of the Master Planning & Scheduling team
Understanding of Earned Value Management principles

Nice To Haves

Experience with AcumenFuse, AcumenRisk, Milestones Pro, Oracle, and/or Cobra
Experience with program schedule forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense of Defense (DoD) program environment
Thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements
Willingness to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
Proven track record of developing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

Responsibilities

Developing compliant program schedules constructed with the necessary level of detail and logic such that the schedule is a valuable program management tool
Horizontal and vertical integration of program plans and schedules across company functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and quality
Preparing regular Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and reports for program management, customers, and/or business management personnel
Monitoring progress against scheduled activities and identifying performance variances to facilitate focus on critical areas as well as developing and implementing work-around or recovery plans
Analyzing schedules including critical & driving paths and risk & opportunity in compliance with Combat Vehicles, customer, and industry requirements
Timely preparation and submission of contract deliverables related to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
Ensuring that all schedules and contract deliverables are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.