Integrated Program Planner

Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) team is looking for a highly motivated Integrated Program Planning (IPP) Lead who brings extensive Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) expertise. The ideal candidate possesses mastery‑level experience in integrated program planning and a strong passion for driving Agile Release Train (ART) events and processes that enable teams to deliver business and customer value. The core duties of this position include facilitating all Agile Release Train (ART) processes and execution, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and seamlessly blending Agile practices with program‑level planning across the team. As the driving force behind the ART, you will keep the train on schedule, ensure delivery of value against Program Increment (PI) objectives, and lead coordination efforts with the C2BMC planning team.

THE WORK
As the C2BMC IPP Lead and RTE, you will be responsible for:

• Integrated Program Planning-
• Directs the creation, integration, and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) using tools such as Deltek Open Plan, Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Kidasa Milestones.
• Leads schedule risk assessments, critical‑path analysis, and the development of schedule metrics that inform decision‑making.
• Guides Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, ensuring compliance with LM corporate policies (PPMP‑01, RMS Planning Command Media) and DCMA surveillance requirements.
• Coordinates the preparation and presentation of schedule and EVM data to senior leadership and customers, delivering clear, actionable insights.
• Develops and proliferates planning best practices, mentoring team members and influencing functional leads to adopt standardized processes.
• Manages relationships with program stakeholders, leveraging influencing skills to align priorities and resolve changes in a dynamic environment.
• Program Increment (PI) Planning-
• Facilitate PI Planning: Lead and facilitate the large-scale PI Planning event, which is the cornerstone of the ART. This includes managing event logistics, guiding teams through the planning process, and ensuring alignment with business stakeholders.
• Ensure Readiness: Work with Product Management, System Architects, and Product Owners to prepare the Program Backlog and business context for PI Planning.
• Program Increment (PI) Execution-
• Track ART Progress: Monitor and communicate the progress of PI execution, focusing on feature completion, milestones, and PI objectives.
• Facilitate ART Syncs: Lead key synchronization meetings, including the Scrum of Scrums (to manage dependencies and impediments) and the PO Sync (to ensure backlog refinement and alignment).
• Manage Risks & Dependencies: Proactively identify, track, and manage cross-team dependencies and program-level risks.
• Coaching & Continuous Improvement-
• Coach the ART: Act as a coach and mentor for Scrum Masters, teams, Product Owners, and leaders on Lean-Agile practices and the SAFe framework.
• Drive Relentless Improvement: Facilitate the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshop at the end of each PI, where the ART identifies and addresses the root causes of its systemic problems.
• Foster a Lean-Agile Mindset: Champion and model servant leadership, systems thinking, and a continuous learning culture.
• Stakeholder & Program Management-
• Facilitate System Demos: Lead the integrated System Demo at the end of each iteration to demonstrate the ART's progress to stakeholders and receive feedback.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Serve as the primary point of communication for the ART, providing clear and consistent updates on progress, risks, and health.
• Manage Program-Level Processes: Assist with managing the program's budget, resources, and governance in line with Agile principles. Key player in monthly Earned Value Management (EV) Cycle. Provides Cost Account support.

Desired Skills

• SAFe Certification: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification is strongly preferred. A SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification is also highly valued.
• Financial Acumen: Hands-on experience supporting Earned Value Management (EV) process.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated Change Management Leadership including people, process, tools, and culture
• Experience performing as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience supporting core strategic initiatives related to Integrated Program Planning Council projects
• Strong communication skills, demonstrating influence and relationship management skills
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.