Director - Planning (Scheduling/Program Controls)

About the position

What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. We are currently hiring a Director of Planning to join our Ship Repair team that helps keep the U.S. Navy Fleet mission ready. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and collaborating with a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. Here, you'll be rewarded for the work you do and provided the resources to help you along the way. As a leader, you will be a vital part in creating a culture that brings out the best in people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to Program Managers and Control Account Managers on planning, scheduling, and cost forecasting
• Lead a team of Planners, Schedulers, and Analysts in the development and execution of integrated master plans and schedules for multiple multi-million-dollar Department of Defense ship repair projects
• Ensure the achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new business performance objectives
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, and oversee the development and maintenance of schedules in support of Project Managers and Program teams
• Lead the scheduling/planning department with a focus on Earned Value Management and scheduling
• Oversee the development and maintenance of production scheduling and data management models/tools to support future government contracts
• Participate in the support of new business and in the development of financial plans for the company
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve planning, scheduling, and resource forecasting

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. Engineering, Business, Management) and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Planning/Scheduling/Program Controls Management
• Experience in Cost Forecasting/Estimating
• Experience in Performance Management (KPIs, Metrics, etc.)
• Experience in Data Analytics and Reporting to support stakeholder decision-making
• Experience in People Management
• Experience leading teams and achieving business objectives
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Control Account Management (CAM)
• Knowledge of Planning/Scheduling principles (Integrated Master Plans (IMS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Critical Path, etc.)
• Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies (Gantt, PERT, etc.)
• Ability to align cross-functional resources to meet business goals
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities and recommend contingency plans
• Ability to ensure compliance with industry regulations
• Ability to be agile in a dynamic environment
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in US Navy Ship Repair, Shipbuilding, or Maritime industry
• Experience in Deltek Open Plan software or similar scheduling tools
• Experience in Deltek Cobra Software or similar Earned Value Management tools
• Ability to ensure accountability
• Ability to support innovation and change

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards