Program Planner

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Program Planner to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Master Program Planner Manager the Program Planner will be responsible for developing integrating and maintaining comprehensive project schedules across our satellite and technology programs. This role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams managers and key stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution monitor progress and deliver insightful performance evaluation reports.

Key Duties and 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors 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.

Additional Differentiators

• 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

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time in addition to bending reaching and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

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Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters employment agencies or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter an employment agency or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter agency and/or firm.