Sr Planner - Test Planning

Job Description

BIW, a General Dynamics company, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our Test Planning team. This individual would be responsible for the maintenance and assist in the execution of testing for all hulls under contract to support BIW in achieving our collective mission of Safely Executing High Quality Work and delivering ships to the US Navy.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership:

• Maintain the test schedules for hulls to be executed in a safe manner.

Project Execution:

• Develop and manage test schedules for all hulls.
• Regularly update and maintain test schedules by incorporating changes, updates, and adjustments as necessary.

Training and Development:

• Identify and assess risks, issues, and conflicts that may impact test schedules.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with resource management teams to ensure alignment between the schedule and resource allocation.
• Produce specific focused test scheduled to achieve near term milestones as required for a given hull.
• Produce weekly schedule reports for the customer that are compliant with strict contractual requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously improve scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in project management, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), is an advantage.

• 5 years of related experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify critical paths, analyze complex data, and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, to develop and manage schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in maintaining and updating schedules.
• Knowledge of project management and EVMS methodologies and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel or Tableau, to generate reports and metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.