Integrated Program Planning Manager - Level 5

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a Program Planning Manager to support the CPS program within the Space and Strategic Missile Defense Line of Business. You will influence and guide planning and integration across phases, partnering with program and senior management in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers opportunities for career development and occasional travel. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in Integrated Master Schedules, earned value, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 13-15 years of over all work experience in a planning capacity (MRP, CAM, Project Management)
• 6-10 years of program planning experience
• Advanced skills with a scheduling tool such as Open Plan Professional, MS Project, Primavera or comparable scheduling tool (such as @Risk, Milestones Professional, OnePager Pro, Acumen, OPDEC)
• Advanced experience creating and maintaining Integrated Schedules
• Advanced experience conducting schedule integrity checks, critical path analyses, and work around plans
• Previous leadership experience, formal or informal.
• Previous audit experience
• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program & Senior Management and direct all phases of Program Planning & Integration from inception through completion
• Subject Matter Expert in Developing, statusing and analyzing complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in sufficient detail to monitor progress.
• Develop recovery plans to ensure program milestones are completed in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Use critical path methodology and application in network development, analysis and problem resolution
• Perform independent schedule risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Develop/maintain Earned Value Management System metrics and provide monthly status and analysis in conjunction with Program Finance and CAMs
• Interface with a variety of program functional organizations such as Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Subcontract Management, Business Management and Program Management while working with the entire planning team to translate customer requirements into the program baseline
• Work with cross-functional teams to maintain and coordinate vertical and horizontal schedule integration between supplemental schedules, the IMS and the Program Summary Master Schedule
• Mentor junior planners on the team, building “bench strength” and advancing the quality of the team
• Serve as liaison by maintaining, publishing, presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management and engineering

Skills

Open Plan

MS Project

Primavera

Earned Value

Leadership

Schedule Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Open Plan Professional

MS Project

Primavera

OnePager Pro

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Our team in Littleton, CO seeks a Program Planning Manager to support the CPS program within the Space and Strategic Missile Defense Line of Business that will have the size and scope to offer valuable career development experiences. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, who leads by example and has the uncanny ability to influence and cultivate collaboration and partnership, this is an exceptional opportunity for you to further develop your career as a Program Planning Manager. Some travel may be required.

Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will….

• Partner with Program & Senior Management and direct all phases of Program Planning & Integration from inception through completion


• Subject Matter Expert" in Developing, statusing and analyzing complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in sufficient detail to monitor progress.


• Develop recovery plans to ensure program milestones are completed in accordance with the contract requirements.


• Use critical path methodology and application in network development, analysis and problem resolution


• Perform independent schedule risk assessments and mitigation planning


• Develop/maintain Earned Value Management System metrics and provide monthly status and analysis in conjunction with Program Finance and CAMs


• Interface with a variety of program functional organizations such as Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Subcontract Management, Business Management and Program Management while working with the entire planning team to translate customer requirements into the program baseline


• Work with cross-functional teams to maintain and coordinate vertical and horizontal schedule integration between supplemental schedules, the IMS and the Program Summary Master Schedule


• Mentor junior planners on the team, building “bench strength” and advancing the quality of the team


• Serve as liaison by maintaining, publishing, presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management and engineering

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 13-15 years of over all work experience in a planning capacity (MRP, CAM, Project Management)


• 6-10 years of program planning experience


• Advanced skills with a scheduling tool such as Open Plan Professional, MS Project, Primavera or comparable scheduling tool (such as @Risk, Milestones Professional, OnePager Pro, Acumen, OPDEC)


• Advanced experience creating and maintaining Integrated Schedules


• Advanced experience conducting schedule integrity checks, critical path analyses, and work around plans


• Previous leadership experience, formal or informal.


• Previous audit experience


• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Active Secret security clearance


• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline


• 15+ years of program planning experience


• Advanced skills with Open Plan or MS Project


• Prior CPS Experience


• Advanced experience with coordinating engineering and manufacturing for accurate forecast alignment and vertical integration.


• Advanced Earned Value Management experience


• Advanced Experience with DCMA Audits


• Advanced Experience with IBR's


• Advanced Experience with DDM analysis and Implementation


• Strong influencing and relationship management skills


• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team


• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills


• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessments (Monte Carlo simulations)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $123400.00 - $229200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.


• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.