Schedule Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Scheduling Manager

Location: Warton, with some travel to Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £63,900 + depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and execute a non-recurring plan of activities to establish the schedule of schedules
• Manage the team to achieve both a monthly cycle of scenario modelling and also support Line of Business Project Teams in establishing adequate schedules to enable a viable schedule of schedules
• Lead the configuration, running and analysis of modelling scenarios
• Maintains the schedule of schedules monthly, reflecting any movements as a result of operational changes and producing narrative/analysis as required
• Act in accordance with the Air Scheduling Policy at all times
• Support the Head of Project Control as the scheduling Subject Matter Expert for DDT&E

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree level qualification and relevant Project Management qualifications, or equivalent experience
• Experienced scheduling professional with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Project, Deltek OpenPlan or Primavera P6
• Able to resolve project-related problems that do not have routine solutions, but the norm is to follow established procedures
• Experience of complex engineering development programmes is highly desirable
• Developed communication and diplomacy skills with the ability to persuade and influence internal & external stakeholders, contract owners and engineering teams

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The DDT&E Scheduling team:

Situated within a diverse organisation of over 2000 Engineers, the DDT&E Scheduling team will comprise of 5 direct reports into a Scheduling Manager and report into the Head of Project Control and Planning for DDT&E

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 6th August 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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