About this role
BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planner / Scheduler to join our dynamic team! 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. As a Planner / Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality standards. You will work closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure that 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