What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Scheduler position at Ultra Electronics?
Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
The Ultra Project and Programme function is responsible for providing the strategy for the planning and execution of all development and production programmes. The function controls programme costs, manages adherence to technical and schedule performance plans. The function manages the risks and opportunities and directly interfaces with customers as required.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares, develop, and coordinate a detailed integrated master plan/schedules (IMP/IMS) for all budgeted work, incorporates changes, challenges inputs to the schedules from the control account managers, utilizing standard industry tools such as MS Project, Deltek, etc.
- Prepares integrated schedules for all budgeted work, incorporates changes, challenges inputs to the schedules from the cross functional team, and aggressively resolves issues
- Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to track program performance and schedule adherence
- Proficient practical knowledge of Program Management processes and requirements
- Coordinate with Cross functional team Planning, Engineering, Program Management, and Production Control function(s) to incorporate status (timely completion of program deliverables) and changes to schedules and operate the baseline change request process
- Monitor and report on schedule progress, comparing planned versus actual performance the program needs. Perform critical path analysis and provide regular reports on program timelines, risks, and dependencies
- Types of schedules to include Gantt charts, network diagrams, and milestones schedules
- Prepare and present schedule-related reports for management, highlighting key schedule variances and forecasted milestones
- Perform Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and Schedule Metric Analysis - such as BEI, CEI, CPLI, SPI, etc.
- Conduct regular schedule reviews and updates, providing clear and actionable feedback to program teams
- Make/recommend substantial improvements to systems and processes
- Utilize Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other program management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry best practices related to program scheduling Communicate within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (eg, customers, vendors, etc) when necessary
- Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices
- Participate in schedule training, engineering, and program excellence organization
- Work to achieve operational targets within job area with some impact on department results
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior Program Scheduler experience
- 4 years or more experience in Program Management processes and requirements
- 4 years or more experience at an intermediate level in MSProject
- 4 years or more experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- 4 years or more experience in Earned Value Management
- Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance
- Experience creating and/or maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and any Supporting Schedules on assigned projects/programs
- Experience creating and presenting project-level reports, presentations, and deliverables that reflect risk and status to program management and senior management relating to the IMS is required
Desired Skills:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Curiosity, a drive to understand plans and objectives sufficiently to create accurate schedule model representations including logical links and parallel path options
- Experience as a MS Project Online or Project server administrator
- Experience with Power BI or other visualization tools
- Monte Carlo Risk Analysis (Schedule Risk Analysis)
- Agile Development methodologies associated with EVMS
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Attention to detail and quality of product deliverables
- Experience in macro development
- Ability to work with a team and on their own
- Experience working cross-functionally and can effectively communicate to accomplish strategic vision of Program Management Excellence Organization (PMEO)
Expected Compensation: The expected compensation for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Please note, this is the expected compensation however, Ultra Maritime considers many factors in determining compensation prior to office, such as: responsibilities and scope of role, candidate's work experience and education related to position, applicable certifications or trainings, business and market conditions.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email
careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
Company: Ultra Maritime
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
