Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Manager

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

If you are looking to advance your career in a new planning and scheduling leadership role, this is the opportunity for you! The Senior Program Planning and Scheduling Manager oversees the development, management, and optimization of integrated master plans and schedules for the most complex and strategic programs within the Aerospace and Defense industry. This senior leadership role ensures effective coordination, risk management, and alignment with program objectives, while driving continuous improvement in project planning and execution processes. The Senior Program Planning and Scheduling Manager provides strategic direction, resolves high-level conflicts, and mentors program planning and scheduling teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex and strategic programs.
• Ensure effective tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to guarantee horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
• Lead advanced risk analysis efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate significant schedule risks, ensuring robust project execution.
• Resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using advanced project management techniques, including Gantt, Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), and milestone charts.
• Evaluate schedule compliance at an organizational level, identifying and addressing underlying reasons for major completion shortfalls through strategic interventions.
• Prepare and present highly detailed and insightful reports and presentations on schedule status to senior stakeholders and executive leadership, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Foster and enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive scheduling data, promoting effective communication and coordination across the organization.
• Champion the development and implementation of advanced scheduling best practices, supporting program management and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on advanced scheduling techniques and best practices, fostering a culture of learning and professional development within the team.
• Actively participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes, leveraging scheduling expertise to influence and shape organizational strategy and priorities, and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field 
• 11+ years of experience in program planning and scheduling, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession plan