Supervisor 2, Program Planner/Scheduler

Draper•Cambridge, MA

4d•$100,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Job Description Summary: The Supervisor 2, Program Planner/Scheduler will manage schedules for a division within a business area. The incumbent will be an expert in EVMS and IMS best practices and may be the liaison between Draper and the customer on scheduling issues. They will manage junior planners. Job Description:

Requirements

Proficient using software designed for creating and maintaining industry related schedules. (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software)
Proficient with developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and/or workflow.
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiar with Agile planning and execution
Experience leading planning effort on a program with external EV reporting and DFARS EV clause invoked.
Experience with integration of subcontractors and operations into program plans, schedules and financial tracking.
Proficiency with PMX tool suite or similar program management systems
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study.
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Program Management and/or Program Planning & Scheduling with a Bachelor's Degree.
Also possible to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with relevant Master's Degree.
Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Planning professionals supporting divisions within Draper’s business units.
Support development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project, based on requirements and scope provided by the customer
Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program’s lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS in order to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines
Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases
Ensure the IMS is resource-loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration
Lead and conduct detailed performance capture and analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance.
Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS
Lead the development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.
Partner with the Program Office to ensure integration of program plans and schedules across company functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and quality.
Identification and implementation of project management processes, tools, program planning, and control practices for new pursuits and existing programs.

Benefits

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.
Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

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