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Introduction:

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 people in the UK. BDUK is currently responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through-Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

About the role:

We are looking for a Lead Senior Project Planner and Scheduler to support the BDUK Portfolio of bids and execution Programmes. This is a full-time role based out of Bristol with flexibility to work remotely in a hybrid model (some remote working available, but not permanent) with expected visits to offices as per business need.

The ideal candidate will already be experienced in leading a team, have significant planning and scheduling experience across international teams and suppliers, and be familiar with scheduling tools including Open Plan or P6.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of planning and scheduling specialists, including work allocations, coaching, mentoring and training;
• Leading the planning strategies and integration across international business units and suppliers;
• Working with campaign and programme teams to develop planning artefacts including WBS, RAM, High level flow, Master Summary Schedule, Master Assumptions list;
• Creating and maintaining integrated schedules to meet the programme requirements;
• Undertaking Schedule risk analysis and applying schedule risk reserve;
• Producing metrics for schedules and change activities across the lifecycle of a programme and providing analysis and insights for decision making;
• Identifying, analysing and reporting performance variances to management and working with teams to develop performance recovery plans and incorporating recovery plans where appropriate;
• Working with scheduling experts across the globe to continually improve the planning and scheduling processes, tools and training.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in leading a team
• Experience in programme and project planning and scheduling
• Exposure to international suppliers, stakeholders and teams
• Familiarity with scheduling tools including Open Plan or P6, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint
• PMI Scheduling Professional certification preferred
• Great communication skills
• Great organizational skills
• Attention to detail

By joining us you will:

• Have flexible working hours (Hybrid working approach; flexible working hours approach)
• Enjoy additional paid days off for Winter Break (December 24th to January 1st)
• Develop professional skills with our virtual learning tools and platforms (O’Reilly Learning, Degreed, Enterprise Mentoring, Communities of Excellence & Practice)
• Have possibility to benefit from our Learning Together Program (Tuition reimbursement)
• Benefit from Employee Recognition Program
• Get Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your Family
• Participate in Employee Pension Scheme (We double the contribution that you would make, up to 10%)
• Enjoy and build with us friendly and inclusive atmosphere in workplace
• Cooperate and exchange knowledge with international team where we support and respect each other

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which UK residency is required.

Relocation: This position offers relocation within the UK.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.