Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
The Program Planning function within Electronic Systems, is currently seeking a Senior Principal Program Planner who will support THAAD related programs. This role is intended to be performed in a Hybrid remote work format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work space. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside in the Nashua area, or must be willing to relocate to the area to support the Hybrid work format requirements (55% on-site, approximately).
***For the ideal candidate who meets a majority of our mandatory and preferred requirements, a full-time remote work format may be considered.
The Senior Principal Program Planner prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
Additional responsibilities include:
Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Monitors program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
Updates and prepares reports for customers.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education
Expertise in development of complex integrated master plans (IMPs) and integrated master schedules (IMS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Proficiency Microsoft Project and experience with Cobra
Experience in change management roles, especially involving cultural change
Experience supporting new business pursuits (captures/proposals)
Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams
Ability to mentor early through late career team members.
Possess a thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
Experience communicating and presenting business data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Experience with the conduct of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards, as well as company policies
Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
Familiarity with Critical Chain project management, project scheduling best practices in Agile environments, and other advanced scheduling techniques
Strong understanding and experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) process
Experience integrating major subcontract schedules into an IMS.
Preferred Skills and Education
8+ years’ work experience with Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
Secret Clearance with ability to achieve TS/SCI
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
