Manager, Planning

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 Manager, Planning to join our Maritime Solutions 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.
As a Manager, Planning, you will:

• Provide guidance and oversight to Schedulers in the development and execution of integrated production and master schedules, as well as other schedules for multiple Department of Defense ship repair projects
• Develop and maintain integrated production and master schedules, and oversee the development and maintenance of schedules in support of Program and Project Managers
• Lead and mentor team members to improve scheduling and resource forecasting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align resources to meet business goals
• Identify and mitigate risks, and recommend contingency plans
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve scheduling and resource forecasting
• Provide support to new business development and financial planning
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company procedures

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. Engineering, Business, Management) and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Scheduling/Planning
• Experience in Performance Management (KPIs, 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 (IMS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Critical Path, etc.)
• Knowledge of Program/Project Management methodologies (Gantt, PERT, etc.)

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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912
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.