Senior Program Planner / Scheduler

Sr. Program Planner / Scheduler

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Job Description Summary : The Sr. Program Planner / Scheduler is critical to managing Draper programs. This role is responsible for developing the Integrated Master Schedule, working with CAMs and the PM to identify all schedule dependencies. The incumbent will update status per the business rhythm, run metrics, and meet with program leadership to identify schedule slips and mitigate risks. The Program Planner / Scheduler, Senior will also act as the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Planning best practices expert for the program and will work closely with Finance to track budget and ETCs. The incumbent in this role will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, run interpret schedule metrics to give PMs and CAMs the best information for program execution and direction, and will be the Planning subject matter expert for their programs. This is a hybrid role out of Cambridge, MA and requires an Active Secret Clearance.

Job Description : Duties / Responsibilities

• Develops IMS, using scheduling software such as Open Plan or MS Project, incorporating all dependencies, to track the execution of the program and identify possible risks.
• Drives program business rhythm to ensure CDRL and other reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensures the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases.
• Ensures the IMS is resource-loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration.
• Works with risk manager to incorporate realized risks in IMS and provide status updates monthly.
• Supports EAC processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
• Works closely with Program Finance to ensure cost / schedule alignment.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software or similar scheduling software.
• Implements project management processes, tools, program planning, and control practices for new pursuits and existing programs as directed by Program Planning Management.
• Advises program leadership on schedule issues when dealing with customer / act as a schedule liaison.
• Acts as Planning EVMS expert for the program.
• Mentors / trains junior Planners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Experience

Additional Job Description : Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Active Secret Clearance is required.

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