Terran Orbital Corporation · 1 day ago
Program Planner
Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading manufacturer of satellite products serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking an experienced Program Planner to develop, integrate, and maintain comprehensive project schedules across satellite and technology programs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSatellite Communication
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project managers, technical experts, and third-party program management teams to integrate parallel program-dependent initiatives, establish assignments, tasks, and subtasks, and identify critical path elements with actionable solutions
Develop, implement, and maintain a robust scheduling management system to ensure efficient project execution
Coordinate project timelines and deliverables with internal departments and external stakeholders to align objectives and expectations
Monitor project schedules, timelines, and deadlines to ensure adherence to established milestones
Proactively identify potential schedule delays and facilitate timely interventions to mitigate risks
Evaluate project performance and prepare detailed progress reports for stakeholders
Develop and analyze metrics and performance calculations using project schedule data and inputs
Accommodate updates and revisions to project schedules, ensuring alignment with evolving project requirements
Organize and lead regular meetings with stakeholders to gather schedule inputs, monitor progress, and address development barriers
Recommend corrective actions to maintain project timelines, budgets, and overall objectives
Establish and document schedule management processes and guidelines, including MS Project change control and update protocols, for internal team members
Communicate project timelines, milestones, and deadlines effectively to all stakeholders
Maintain comprehensive records of project scheduling processes and documentation for future reference and compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, management, or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a project/program planner or scheduler
Strong familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and metrics
Demonstrated success in maintaining project schedules and delivering performance reports throughout the project lifecycle
Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong aptitude for keeping stakeholders informed of project timelines, updates, and changes
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Preferred
Certification as a PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or equivalent
Advanced proficiency in project scheduling tools, such as MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or comparable industry-standard software
Extensive experience in schedule planning, management, and optimization
Aerospace industry experience or equivalent expertise in developing and maintaining project schedules for advanced technology programs
Benefits
100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) Match
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Parental Leave
Company
Terran Orbital Corporation
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$401.64MKey Investors
Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin Ventures
2024-08-15Acquired
2023-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $32.5M
2022-10-31Post Ipo Equity· $100M
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