Mid Level Project Planning Specialist Jobs
Mid level project planning specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own project timelines end to end, coordinate across stakeholders, and drive scheduling decisions without close supervision. Roles are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Retail, Aerospace & Defense, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Lockheed Martin, Puig, and Blue Origin hiring at this level now.
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Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Budgeting, Purchasing and/or Billing experience in commercial/industrial projects.
Knowledge of facilities and construction projects.
Desired Skills
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or finance with 5 years of related experience.
Experience with SAP systems.
Knowledge of Capital planning
Good organizational/accounting skills.
Excellent computing skills with MS Office.
Ability to develop and present executive presentations
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or LEAN Six-Sigma Black Belt training.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Budgeting, Purchasing and/or Billing experience in commercial/industrial projects.
Knowledge of facilities and construction projects.
Desired Skills
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or finance with 5 years of related experience.
Experience with SAP systems.
Knowledge of Capital planning
Good organizational/accounting skills.
Excellent computing skills with MS Office.
Ability to develop and present executive presentations
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or LEAN Six-Sigma Black Belt training.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Mid Level Project Planning Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project planning specialist job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just support. Highlight projects where you managed the schedule independently, resolved conflicts between competing priorities, or delivered under pressure. Emphasize tools you have used in depth, any cross-functional coordination you have led, and measurable outcomes like on-time delivery rates or scope reductions. Applications that show concrete accountability rather than task execution consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level project planning specialists?
Companies hiring mid level project planning specialists right now include Lockheed Martin, Puig, and Blue Origin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-to-large organizations running multiple concurrent projects, including defense contractors, construction firms, healthcare systems, and technology companies with structured PMO functions.
Are there remote mid level project planning specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 20% of mid level project planning specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common in sectors like construction and manufacturing where site coordination is involved. Technology, consulting, and healthcare administration roles tend to offer the most fully remote flexibility at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level project planning specialist role?
The progression from entry level typically involves taking on progressively larger projects with less oversight, developing fluency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, and building a record of on-time, on-budget delivery. Earning a PMP, PMI-SP, or comparable certification also signals readiness. The clearest path is demonstrating that you can manage the full planning cycle rather than supporting pieces of it.
Which industries hire the most mid level project planning specialists?
Mid Level project planning specialist roles concentrate in Retail, Aerospace & Defense, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they run large, multi-phase projects that require dedicated planning professionals who can manage interdependencies, track milestones, and keep stakeholders aligned across extended timelines.