Program Planner

About the role

The Program Planner supports Project Management and Operations in the design, creation, and execution of project schedules and budgets using SAP Project Management software. This position provides support to Project Management, Operations Management, and Accounting by performing a variety of requested tasks, project schedule performance, critical path analysis, job cost tracking, and global/project performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules in SAP using templates and calculators or based on SOW, drawings/proposals.
• Enter WBS/activity details, resource loading/budgeting, activity durations, logic, and relationships.
• Define the critical path for projects and monitor schedule and budget performance.
• Communicate with PMs and Operations Managers about schedule needs, including flowing down project information, linking work products/documents to activities, making PDFs of documents, and running work orders when needed.
• Create reports about project cost and schedule performance.
• Meet with Project Managers, Program Management, and customers to provide schedule support for large projects.
• Field daily schedule and budget questions and concerns from Program Management and Operations Management; understand our business systems, procedures, and processes and how they are integrated.
• Keep up to date with the activities associated with each process we perform; must possess knowledge of the materials and scheduled duration that will be needed for these processes and an understanding of each cell’s capability.
• Visit each cell, when possible, to watch the work in progress, learn about the processes, and aid in updating the status of each project.
• Invoicing - Compile milestone costs according to contract requirements.
• Sales Support - Gather information to assist in the generation of sales proposals.
• Estimating - Review project requirements during the sales process and generate cost tables.

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently and at a fast pace, climb stairs while carrying a vacuum and supplies, and have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in the English language.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, or a similar field is preferred.
• Previous experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or SAP. SAP experience is considered a strong plus.
• PMP and previous ERP experience preferred.
• Educational/Experience: Equivalent work experience in manufacturing, logistics, and production systems will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Familiarity with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices, and procedures; ability to rely on extensive experience, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Skills

• Knowledge of SAP Project Management software.
• Ability to work independently and at a fast pace.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account).
• 401k with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Education reimbursement program.
• Premium pay for off-shifts.
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable.

Pay

The wage range for this role is between $83,000 - $115,000, plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay.