Project Planner

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Halifax, NS
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 14 jours

Job Title: Project Planner
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
TP - BAE - 9400BAE Systems is a global defence and security company supporting advanced military platforms worldwide. In Halifax, BAE Systems plays a key role in Canada's east-coast naval operations, delivering naval engineering, combat systems, software, programme management, and in-service support to the Royal Canadian Navy in close partnership with government and shipbuilding stakeholders.Role DescriptionMeridia Recruitment is proud to partner with BAE Systems to recruit a Project Planner for their Halifax operations. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and control integrated project schedules that support the successful delivery of complex naval programmes.You will translate design and delivery requirements into logically linked, resource and budget loaded schedules aligned with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), cardinal dates, and key delivery milestones. Working closely with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Integrated Project Team (IPT) Managers, you will ensure planning quality, governance compliance, and accurate forecasting across all phases of the project lifecycle.Your responsibilities will include:

Develop, maintain, and control integrated project and delivery schedules aligned to the IMS, declared cardinal dates, and quarterly look-ahead plans.
Translate ship design and delivery scope into Level 1, 2, and 3 schedules with appropriate logic, resourcing, and budget loading.
Allocate task budgets and align work scope budgets with CAM and project targets.
Ensure schedule quality and compliance with planning governance and Baseline Change Request processes.
Support weekly and monthly schedule and project performance reviews.
Validate, challenge, and advise on progress and completion forecasts, identifying schedule risks, opportunities, and required enablers.
Provide visible, hands-on planning support to CAMs and IPT Managers across Engineering, Supply Chain, Build, Commissioning, and Acceptance phases.
Monitor, analyse, and report schedule performance and project status to support informed decision-making.

Your QualificationsYou are a planning and scheduling professional with experience in complex engineering or production environments. You bring a strong understanding of planning disciplines, earned value principles, and modern scheduling tools, along with the confidence to engage and challenge stakeholders constructively.Essential:

Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
Experience working in complex engineering or production environments.
Experience with Earned Value Management.
Proficiency with modern planning tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Clear and effective communication skills with a proven stakeholder engagement approach.

Desirable:

Professional project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ or equivalent), or willingness to work toward accreditation.
Experience across a full project lifecycle.
Understanding of planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS).
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
Experience in defence or similarly regulated, complex engineering environments.
Knowledge of engineering, supply chain, build, commissioning, and acceptance phases.
Engineering background (Diploma, Degree, or equivalent certification) is preferred but not required.

Why BAE Systems?At BAE Systems, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference. You'll join an inclusive and values-driven organization that rewards integrity, merit, and collaboration, while empowering you to reach your full potential.BAE welcomes applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. BAE and Meridia are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible and encourage candidates to discuss reasonable accommodations with their recruiter if required.Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and place of birth may affect eligibility for certain roles.To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Rick Neima, Senior Consultant at 902-488-2534 and rneima@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

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