Manager Program Planning 3

About the role

This position will be located in Plymouth, MN and will support the Armament Systems business unit. This is an on-site position. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Responsibilities

• Management and execution responsibilities for Program Planning and Scheduling team - a team of planning and scheduling analysts with responsibilities for developing Integrated Master Schedules, schedule metrics, change management, Work Breakdown Structures and schedule visualizations for the Armament Systems business.
• Develop and lead an organization of Program Planning and Scheduling Analysts to meet program schedule objectives.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training for Program Planning and scheduling team.
• Identify, allocate and manage resources including workforce planning.
• Support Corporate and Sector initiatives in standardization of training, metrics and reporting.
• Interface with customer leadership on contract execution.
• Collaborate with Business Management and Program leadership on the cost/schedule integration and generation of reliable Earned Value and Schedule performance data.
• Function as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement, and learning.
• Manage multiple priorities against ambitious timelines.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies.
• Advise Program Mangers, Control Account Managers and engineering teams on best practices, compliance and Earned Value guidelines.
• Support program start-up reviews and other independent reviews as a subject matter expert.
• Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment.
• Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills.
• Develop, mentor and train integration personnel and provide regular performance feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience; master's degree and 8 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated track record and experience in program planning and scheduling and program execution.
• Knowledge of EVMS as applied on major government contracts.
• At least 2 years of management/leadership experience with either direct reports or cross functional teams.
• Ability to travel as needed (10% of the time).

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in program planning and scheduling tools (Deltek Open Plan, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project).
• Experience with analysis and visualization tools (Acumen Fuse, SSI tool, Kidasa Milestones, Milestones Professional).
• Experience developing program metrics and driving actions to close.
• Experience leading a dispersed team in different geographical locations.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

$167,500.00 - $251,300.00

Schedule

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.