Integrated Scheduling Specialist 4\5
Works independently and leads/directs others in all phases of assigned cross-organizational and business unit program/project Program/Project Planning & Control, Integrated Scheduling / Baseline Mgmt demonstrating proficiency in the principles and processes in all areas in accordance with Boeing and industry standards. Identifies key stakeholder program/project objectives and requirements. Works independently and leads the development of program and/or project level schedules. Maintains schedule baselines for the life of the program/project, integrating requirements for all functions to accomplish the full scope of the requirements/deliverables. Supports the development of products and services associated with integration management, communications management and scope management. Ensures program/project teams including Integrated Scheduling / Baseline Mgmt individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing appropriate tracking and reporting per plan and program/project and business unit requirements. Independently prepares, develops and coordinates complex integrated plans and schedules to meet all business offers (e.g., acquisitions, proposals) and program/project execution objectives. Oversees development of program/project proposal plans and schedules, establishment of program/project baseline schedules upon contract award/authority to proceed for all Boeing and supplier/subcontractor scope of work, and all proposed revisions to the schedule baseline. Chair the Baseline/Change Control Board with responsibility for daily operation of the board including publishing the meeting schedule, preparing and releasing each Baseline/Change Commitment Record and reporting progress to Program/Project Management. Responsible for the baseline commitments for planning and implementation of the design, development, procurement, manufacture and testing of the basic configuration of each deliverable configuration item, Program End Items, authorized non-deliverable items and the total system. Responsible for baseline change commitments/baseline config control for planning and implementation of all Contract Change Proposals/Engineering Change Proposals. Leads, directs, facilitates and executes the process and strategy for integration of program/project plans and schedules, horizontally/vertically, across company functional and product groups, suppliers and partners. Leads, directs, facilitates, and improves methods and approaches for schedule-related risk and opportunity analyses, including schedule risk assessments (i.e., Monte Carlo Analyses) and risk mitigation plans, identification/resolution of critical path and network logic conflicts. Provides in-depth analysis of program/project change management activities such as gap analysis, lessons learned, process improvements and enhancements for incorporation into future program/project plans and schedules. Leads, directs and facilitates the use of accepted integrated scheduling techniques to perform assessment and report status of change management process performance and change volume status/trends to appropriate management. Leads timely schedule impact analyses, integration, coordination, and commitment of complex and multiple schedule baseline changes, replans, work-around plans, recovery plans. Coordinates with management to develop corrective action plans for schedule performance variances and related cost performance variances. Consults with senior management and executive leadership and to integrate organizational strategies, company initiatives, and program/project objectives into overall Program/Project Planning & Control, Integrated Scheduling / Baseline Mgmt process and products. Prepares recommendations for best practice, process, operating rhythm, and tool improvements and leads the documentation, communication, and implementation of approved recommendations.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Fully understands changes in own and fellow senior employees' work and situations; is frequently called upon to explain the logic or basis for change to other employees; is generally seen as an expert on information about changes affecting own and fellow senior employees' jobs; occasionally mentors fellow employees around the change. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow senior employees and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Coaching/Teaching
Consistently clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by guiding, seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Consistently provides instruction, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help other project managers, internal employees, and external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Consistently gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Consistently establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping project leads, internal employees, and external customers feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
• Critical Path Methodology
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of critical path network methodology (e.g., logic, relationship/interdependency, early/late, start/complete, minimum duration).
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of critical path network methodology (e.g., logic, relationship/interdependency, early/late, start/complete, minimum duration).
• Earned Value Management
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
• Proj Management Theory/Concept
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.) contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK[R] Guide).
Preferred - Advanced, expert knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.) contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK[R] Guide).
• Proj Sched & Resource Mgmt
Basic - Extensive, specialized ability to create comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant Business Unit projects. Extensive, specialized ability to identify time frames for key project milestones, ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion, direct and manage more complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities, independently identify project resource requirements, and integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Extensive, specialized ability to collaborate with others on the very complex projects assigned.
Preferred - Advanced/expert ability to plan, organize and direct the creation of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules for significant organization, enterprise, and business unit projects. Advanced/expert ability to identify time frames for key project milestones, ensure alignment of sub tier activities for overall project visibility, tracking and completion, direct and manage more complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi regional or international activities, independently identify project resource requirements, and integrate and direct multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Advanced/expert ability to collaborate with others on the extremely complex projects assigned.
• Risk Assessment Methodology
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools to update and develop mission essential lists/minimum equipment lists (MEL).
Preferred - Advanced/expert knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools to update and develop mission essential lists/minimum equipment lists (MEL).
• Scheduling Requirements
Basic - Extensive knowledge of customer and supplier requirements to support program deliveries, for example, planned versus unplanned demand, economic order quantity, resource planning, material type, manufacture or purchase, lead times. Limited knowledge of enterprise customer requirements. Supports cross program customer requirement requests.
Preferred - Advanced knowledge of customer and supplier requirements to support program deliveries, for example planned versus unplanned demand, economic order quantity, resource planning, material type, manufacture or purchase, lead times. Demonstrates systems thinking ability to support customer requirements.
• Scheduling Tools
Basic - Extensive and specialized knowledge of master schedule tools and their application (e.g., #1 Flow, critical path analysis, trend analysis, improvement curve theory, precedence network).
Preferred - Expert knowledge of master schedule tools and their application (e.g., #1 Flow, critical path analysis, trend analysis, improvement curve theory, precedence network).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have at least 10 years experience in program/project planning, integrated scheduling, and baseline management principles and processes?
Do you have at least 5 years experience in a lead/leadership role within the discipline of project planning, integrated scheduling, and baseline management?
Do you have at least 10 years experience with Earned Value Management principles and processes?
Do you have at least 10 years experience with proposal development principles and processes?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 4 - Bachelor's degree and typically 10 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 5 - Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space Exploration
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Expert/Consultant
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/28/2012
