PMO Planner / Scheduler

About the role

As a key member of our IT Program Management team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of our projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will coordinate and schedule projects from initiation to completion, working closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure all project tasks, activities, and milestones are completed on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource allocation plans, and critical path analyses to ensure timely project delivery
• Coordinate and schedule project tasks, activities, and milestones with project team members, stakeholders, and vendors
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and develop contingency plans as needed
• Monitor and control project progress, identifying and addressing deviations from the project plan
• Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet quality and scope requirements
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including status updates, progress reviews, and issue resolution
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and activities, allocating resources and assigning responsibilities to team members
• Develop and track project budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with organizational financial policies
• Provide project status updates to senior management, stakeholders, and clients as required
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase project efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite of tools, specifically MS Project & Excel
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile frameworks
• Familiarity with project management software tools (SPM), methodologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with DOD project control practices including DCMA 14 point assessments
• Experience with assisting & coordinating technical projects through the full life cycle
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve problems creatively

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong presentation skills
• Familiarity with advanced project scheduling and risk analysis techniques
• Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $79,370 - $134,929. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering 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 our mission, and we achieve it by defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.