Principle Specialist, Project Planning and Controls- UAE
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About the Role
Raytheon seeks a Principal Specialist for Project Planning and Controls to support the Coyote program factory in Abu Dhabi. The role manages program schedules, budgets, and reporting, requiring 3-5 years of project planning experience and strong analytical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the program schedule, budget and forecasts on behalf of the Program Manager
- Provide support for establishing and maintaining the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Oversee and manage lifecycle and operational aspects of projects, liaising between project management, planning, project team, and line management
- Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports and analysis such as critical path and variance analysis
- Assist in analyzing funding profiles, spending profiles, estimates to complete and variance analysis
- Develop, monitor and report on localization effort including offset credit claims, local content and value add calculations
- Develop and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly schedule reporting systems
- Develop, monitor and analyze program metrics to provide early visibility of progress against plans, delays, risks or gaps
- Develop, maintain and update visual controls and dashboards to support operational decision making and priority setting
Requirements
- University Degree in a relevant field
- 3 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling
- Strong understanding of scheduling and earned value management
- Hands on experience with relevant tools and reporting systems
- Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and data analysis
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years of relevant experience
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Overview
- Raytheon is building the future of defense with the Coyote factory in the UAE, a lean, high velocity production center for next generation counter UAS technologies.
- The Project Planning and Controls specialist will support operations of the new Coyote program factory located in the Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP).
What You Will Do
- Manage and maintain the program schedule, budget and forecasts on behalf of the Program Manager.
- Provide support for establishing and maintaining the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Oversee and manage lifecycle and operational aspects of projects, liaising between project management, planning, project team, and line management.
- Review status of projects and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports and analysis such as critical path and variance analysis.
- Assist in analyzing funding profiles, spending profiles, estimates to complete and variance analysis.
- Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Develop, monitor and report on localization effort including offset credit claims, local content and value add calculations.
- Develop and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly schedule reporting systems.
- Develop, monitor and analyze program metrics to provide early visibility of progress against plans, delays, risks or gaps.
- Develop, maintain and update visual controls and dashboards to support operational decision making and priority setting.
Qualifications You Must Have
- A University Degree in a relevant field related to the role description.
- 3 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
- Strong understanding of scheduling and earned value management.
- Hands on and proven experience with relevant tools and reporting systems.
- High attention to details and documentation discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proactive, detail oriented and a speak up mindset.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advance proficiency in MS Project (or equivalent), Excel and Data analysis (pivot tables, trackers, dashboards).
- Experience and knowledge of earned value management reporting, tracking and analysis.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Good communicator with confidence to engage with peers and leadership.
- Experience in the frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree in engineering or applied science or 6 years of relevant experience, or high school graduate with 8 years of relevant experience.
What We Offer
- Total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
- Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.
Additional Information
- Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
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