Planning Manager

Job Description
Making an Impact: Join Our Team at BAE Systems
Working at BAE Systems is inspiring. Your contributions will play a critical role in keeping major defense programs on track and deliver results. We're seeking a talented manager to join our Maritime Solutions team, where you'll help ensure the US Navy remains mission-ready.
Be Part of Something Bigger
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, working on projects that you can be proud of. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to protecting our nation and advancing national security. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity at BAE Systems.
As planning manager, you will:

• Provide Guidance and oversight to schedulers in development of ship repair integrated master schedules, as well as schedules for multiple DOD projects
• Develop and maintain IPS and MS and oversee the development and maintenance of schedules in support of program and project managers
• Lead and mentor team members to improve schedules and resource forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align resources to meet goals
• Identify risks and provide mitigation plans
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve scheduling and resource forecasting
• Provide support for new business development and financial planning
• Ensure compliance industry regulations, standards and company policies

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field (ex. Engineering, business, management) and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in scheduling/planning
• Experience in performance management (KPI, Metrics, etc.)
• Experience in Data Analytics and reporting to support stakeholder decision making.
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM)
• Knowledge of planning/scheduling principles (integrated master plans (IMPs), integrated master schedules (IMSs), critical path, etc.)
• Knowledge of program/project management methodologies (Gantt, PERT, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in US Navy Ship Repair, Yacht Repair, Shipbuilding or maritime industry
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan software or similar scheduling software
• Experience with Deltek Cobra software or similar EVM tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105835 - $179920
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.