Program Planning & Scheduling Principal

We are looking for an experienced Program Planner to join Virgin Galactic in our mission to transform humanity’s relationship with space through our next generation of Spaceships and Motherships. In this role, you'll collaborate with program management, technical staff, production, finance, and others.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for major projects, ensuring alignment between finance, engineering, materials, manufacturing, and quality.
• Use project management tools like Gantt charts, PERT charts, and earned value management to track project progress and identify issues.
• Work closely with the Program Team to analyze projects, applying knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS) to improve cost and schedule performance.
• Conduct risk analyses and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts.
• Help develop new scheduling techniques and standards.
• Support the program office and guide less experienced schedulers to meet project goals.
• Contribute to new business proposals by suggesting scheduling methods and developing Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and schedules.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in scheduling, particularly with MS Project, including handling multiple projects and creating reports.
• Experience with Schedule Health Analysis and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS) guidelines.

#LI-AB

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $96,800.00–$147,650.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles. 

Export Requirements 
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace.  All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. 

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge.  This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.