Integrated Planning & Scheduling Specialist

  • El Segundo, CA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Project Management
Business Cases
Security Clearance
Earned Value Management
EVMS
Scheduling
Management
Agile
JIRA
Continuous Integration
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex

Job Details

Job#: 2081943

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

Oversees, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for highly complex or difficult projects, programs and change driven activities to execute in accordance with project management industry standards. Directs and provides high level studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), determines scope, reports, and oversight of planning requests. Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case. Develops and executes the process and strategy for the integration of plans and schedules. Consults and recommends integrated planning, scheduling, change and baseline management, processes, techniques and tools to management considered to be best practices across the industry. Recognized as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives. Authorizes commitment of resources by obtaining approvals from stakeholders. Oversees deployment of approved recommendations at Division, Business Unit, and/or Enterprise levels.

Job Description

We are looking for an Integrated Planning & Scheduling Specialist - DC&N (Lead or Senior) to join the Disruptive Computing Networks team working in El Segundo, CA; or Annapolis Junction, MD.

A successful candidate will develop and manage project schedules. Support Project Managers by providing schedule analysis based on project status, developing mitigation plans as required. And generate "what if" scenarios for Project Manager as requested.

Position Responsibilities:

Leads a team of schedulers based on program priorities

Oversees integration of multiple schedules and manages key handoffs

Oversees, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for highly complex or difficult projects, programs and change driven activities to execute in accordance with project management industry standards.

Directs and provides high level studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), determines scope, reports, and oversight of planning requests.

Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case.

Develops and executes the process and strategy for the integration of plans and schedules.

Consults and recommends integrated planning, scheduling, change and baseline management, processes, techniques and tools to management considered to be best practices across the industry.

Recognized as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives.

Authorizes commitment of resources by obtaining approvals from stakeholders.

Oversees deployment of approved recommendations at Division, Business Unit, and/or Enterprise levels.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Ability to obtain CI Polygraph

Ability to obtain Special Program Access

Experience working with cross-functional teams across different geographic locations & time-zones

Experience working with program managers to develop & manager project schedule baselines

Experienced in managing complex integrated schedules, earned value management system (EVMS), using scheduling tools (ex. MS Project or Milestone Professional)

Experience with managing and analyzing resource loaded schedules

Experience leading a team of schedulers

Experience integrating complex project schedules

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Agile / JIRA experience

Experience with early development programs

In scope CI polygraph

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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