Director, Planning
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Director, Program
Planning & Controls to support our Ship Repair business in San
Diego, CA. The Director will manage a team of Managers, Projects
Schedulers, and Earned Value Analysts. This role responsible for
the schedule execution and analysis of multiple ship repair
programs within the portfolio including planning and baseline
integrity, internal reporting, and Earned Value Management System
and Life Cycle Management compliance and cost forecasting. The role
will provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to Program
Managers, Control Account Managers, and more junior members of the
planning team.The planning organization is a trusted business
partner delivering information and innovative solutions for
decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to our
customers and ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to
employee growth and development allowing employees to build a
long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day to
day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special
projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and
networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing
levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with
opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and
external community in which we work. The Planning team plans,
controls, and reports program performance relating to cost and
schedule according to the Earned Value Management
System.Responsibilities:
- Manage, coordinate, plan, organize, control, integrate, and
execute projects
- Prepare, develop, and coordinate the integrated master plan and
integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives
- Ensure 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
- Utilize 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
- Monitor program schedule performance, track plans and
schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical
path and network logic conflicts
- Ensure achievement of financial, schedule, technical, and new
business performance objectives
- Conduct regular review of production and project performance
metrics to ensure program objectives are met (Safety, Quality,
Cost, Schedule)
- Update and prepare reports for customers and leadership to
support decision-making
- Drive efficient execution of assigned scope through
optimization and production improvement initiatives
- Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated master
schedules for multiple multi-million dollar Department of Defense
ship repair projects
- Lead the Project Management Office scheduling/planning
department with a focus on Earned Value Management and
scheduling
- Responsible for oversight and management of building,
maintaining, and managing schedules in support of the project
managers and program teams
- Responsible for work sequencing, scheduling, data collection,
data entry, analysis, reporting, and communications surrounding
financial impact and production progress under the Earned Value
Management
- Evolve current production scheduling and data management
models/tools supporting future government contracts, in
collaboration with our larger ship repair business
- Participate in the support of new business and in the
development of financial plans for the company
- Create a business culture where people are valued, engaged, and
invested in our success
- Responsible for developing people, including succession
planning, education, courses, and training that improves people
skills and engagement, and drives performance and productivity
throughout the shipyard
- Responsible to drive ethical behavior and enforcing respectful
culture
- Instill a culture of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE)
excellence throughout the organization; including continuous
improvement and compliance with SHE objectives and policies
- Model and demonstrate strong leadership in ethics, safety, and
securityRequired Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor Degree and 12 years of relevant experience or
equivalent experience
- Experience in Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, Maritime, or Defense
Manufacturing/Production
- Experience in Program Management or Controls within various
contract type environments
- Experience in People Management/Leadership
- Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience in Project Planning/Schedule Software (Primavera,
Deltek Open Plan, or similar)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and
Power Point
- Capable of efficient and relevant decision-making
- Ability to communicate and present financial data to various
functions and varying levels of Management
- Ability to lead and work with diverse work teams
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective communications skillsPreferred Education, Experience,
& Skills
- Experience in Ship Repair
- Experience in managing a scheduling team
- Experience in Deltek Open Plan software or similar scheduling
tool
- Experience in Deltek Cobra Software or similar Earned Value
Management toolPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $128100 -
$217800Please 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.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE
Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture
where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are
conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected
at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the
full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being
their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide
impactful professional development experiences to our employees and
invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and
drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant
opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally
designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.BAE
Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class.
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