Director - Planning (Scheduling/Program Controls)

Job Description
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.
As a Director of Planning, you will:

• 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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135556 - $230444
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 naval 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.