What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Master Scheduler position at Battelle?
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an Integrated Master Scheduler; located in Columbus, Ohio for our Ground Systems Division.
The Ground Systems Division is made up of engineers, designers, technicians, supply chain experts, and program managers contracted by the US Government and commercial clients to develop unique solutions to solve challenges associated with the design and integration of unarmored commercial vehicles, associated equipment, mission payloads, and tactical tools. The Master Scheduler will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams that we form around each project.
Our team-based approach means you will work side-by-side with, Program Managers, Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and other disciplines focused on successfully executing an integrated project plan resulting in delivering a specialized vehicle to a variety of customers on time and under budget. Your coworkers will range from recent graduates to those with 20 years of experience in a variety of technical fields. The unique backgrounds and work experiences brought by each team member lends diversity to the design and integration process, resulting in superior designs and vehicles for our customers and an engaging work environment for us. In this position, you will gain exposure to all automotive systems across many diverse projects.
The successful candidate exhibits outstanding communication skills, is a creative problem solver, active collaborator, detail oriented, and self-motivated executor of tasks. They are expected to persistently pursue the best solution to challenging problems through application of their own skills and by seeking and leveraging the inputs of collaborators.
Some travel may be required (<10%).
Responsibilities
- Working with Project Managers and our Production and Engineering Team Leads to create and maintain a feasible resource loaded integrated master schedule and builds plans across multiple programs in Primavera (P6), working with both individual project schedules and an integrated master schedule for the entire division.
- Collect and analyze data using Primavera P6 with a high level of independence and regularly exchange information with a variety of internal resources. The successful candidate will also be able to use Microsoft Project (MP) and be able to import MP files into Primavera (P6).
- Works with extended team to create forecasts to analyze labor needs in future months resulting in capacity plans and resource utilization forecasts.
- Establishes and coordinates integrated master schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and operations to meet business timeframes and deadlines.
- Report critical path, constraints and risks to project management and senior leadership.
- Train PMs and other supporting personnel on P6 and Microsoft Project as needed for our teams to successfully use these tools and resultant data to successfully manage our programs.
- Supports proposal activities through developing notional schedules and Gantt charts.
- Collaborates with our Production and Supply Chain team to keep schedule current and identify risks and mitigation plans.
- Proven experience succeeding in an environment where attention to details is critical and ability to easily pivot between projects and tasks when called upon.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or technical field; Two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
- Experience creating and maintaining individual and integrated schedules in Primavera at an advanced level.
- Experience creating and maintaining individual schedules in Microsoft Project.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills and proven ability to manage details.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with internal and external resources.
- Experience working in an MRP/ERP system such as Oracle, Deltek, Costpoint, or SAP.
- Ability to handle multiple job assignments with different stakeholders simultaneously and manage time effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven results.
- Willingness and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience working in a complex production environment.
- Experience using Planisware Project Management Software, Power BI and Microsoft Office Software (Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Earned Value Management knowledge and experience or Earned Value Management Professional (EVMP) certification.
- PMP certification.
- Experience creating and maintaining integrated schedules in Microsoft Project.
- A current DoD Top Secret Security clearance
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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