Lead Master Scheduler

BAE Systems

Sterling Heights, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$89,324–$151,809 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Creation, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Documentation, Earned Value Management (EVM), Finance, Forecasting, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Networking Events, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Program Planning, Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Time Management, United States Department of Defense (DoD)

LOCATION

Sterling Heights, MI

POSTED

1 day ago

**Job Description** BAE Systems Combat Vehicles Master Planning & Scheduling group is a trusted business partner within the Program Management function that establishes, statuses, updates, and delivers plans and schedules that enable program decision-making and support delivery of quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. Our mission is to develop, maintain, and deploy planning and scheduling expertise within the Combat Vehicles business to promote and enable robust, disciplined, and consistent program planning, monitoring, and control. Our people are our strength and, as such, we are committed to employee growth and development and supporting employees in building long-term careers 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. A Master Planner/Scheduler creates and maintains complex detailed program plans and schedules (Integrated Master Plans, IMPs, and Integrated Master Schedules, IMSs) that guide program execution and serve as the baseline against which performance is measured. Working closely with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Work Package Managers (WPMs), the Master Planner/Scheduler documents the tasks necessary for successful program execution. In partnership with the Program Finance team, the Master Planner/Scheduler communicates schedule status and performance to date to the program team as well as makes predictions about future performance. This position is a senior level and requires experience. Responsibilities of a Senior Master Planner include performing and leading the following: + Developing compliant program schedules constructed with the necessary level of detail and logic such that the schedule is a valuable program management tool + Horizontal and vertical integration of program plans and schedules across company functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and quality + Preparing regular Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and reports for program management, customers, and/or business management personnel + Monitoring progress against scheduled activities and identifying performance variances to facilitate focus on critical areas as well as developing and implementing work-around or recovery plans + Analyzing schedules including critical & driving paths and risk & opportunity in compliance with Combat Vehicles, customer, and industry requirements + Timely preparation and submission of contract deliverables related to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) + Ensuring that all schedules and contract deliverables are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Typically a bachelors degree and 6 years of experience. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment + Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams + Effective organization and communication skills + Coachable with a desire to learn + Analytical and problem solving skills + Continuous improvement mindset + Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation + Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures + Proficient in OpenPlan and MS Project or other planning software + Ability to assemble and present data and multi-faceted matters in a meaningful way to stakeholders outside of the Master Planning & Scheduling team + Understanding of Earned Value Management principles **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience with AcumenFuse, AcumenRisk, Milestones Pro, Oracle, and/or Cobra + Experience with program schedule forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense of Defense (DoD) program environment + Thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements + Willingness to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies + Proven track record of developing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $89324 - $151809 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. **Lead Master Scheduler** **126271BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

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