Director, Planning
BAE Systems
**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 Management
+ Experience in Cost Forecasting
+ Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Maritime, or related industry
+ Experience in People Management
+ Experience leading teams and achieving business objectives
+ Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Planning/Scheduling principles, and Program/Project Management methodologies (Gantt, PERT, etc.)
+ Strong cross-functional leadership skills
+ Excellent communication skills
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Experience in US Navy Ship Repair
+ 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.
**Director, Planning**
**109690BR**
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