IT Project Planner and Coordinator - (Remote worker opening)

BAE Systems • Fort Walton Beach, FL

432d • $75,510 - $128,340 • Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an IT Project Planner and Coordinator to join their Enterprise Shared Services project management team. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The position involves coordinating and scheduling projects from initiation to completion, working closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite of tools specifically MS Project & Excel.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Ability to solve problems creatively.
• Familiarity with project management software tools (SPM), methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with DOD project control practices including DCMA 14 point assessments.
• Experience with assisting & coordinating technical projects through the full life cycle.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong presentation skills.
• Familiarity with advanced project scheduling and risk analysis techniques.
• Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource allocation plans, and critical path analyses to ensure timely project delivery.
• Coordinate and schedule project tasks, activities, and milestones with project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor and control project progress, identifying and addressing deviations from the project plan.
• Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet quality and scope requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including status updates, progress reviews, and issue resolution.
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and activities, allocating resources and assigning responsibilities to team members.
• Develop and track project budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with organizational financial policies.
• Provide project status updates to senior management, stakeholders, and clients as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate program risk and opportunity management activities.

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
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree