ProgrammePlanner
Pay Rate: Circa £600/day (Inside IR35)
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to Uxbridge and Germany)
We are seeking a highly capable Project Planner to support planning and execution across multiple workstreams within a large-scale transformation programme. This role will be pivotal in ensuring planning accuracy, cross-stream alignment, and timely delivery of activities through robust Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) planning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build detailed Level 3 plans for regional clusters in Microsoft Project
* Maintain and refine these plans as new requirements and dependencies emerge
o e.g., connecting ECC warehouses or building ECC Production Plants for shared warehouses
* Monitor and align progress against R1, R2, and S4 timelines, adjusting for upstream changes
* Attend and actively contribute to weekly status meetings across clusters and horizontals (Pilot, Cluster 1&2, Cluster 3-5, Cluster 6, S4)
* Capture and reflect updates in the plan from each workstream
* Identify and manage key workstreams for executive-level tracking and visualization
* Collaborate with the central planning team to integrate newly built L3 plans
* Integrate cross-functional L4 plans covering Data, Cutover, Hypercare, and P&C activities
Required Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in Microsoft Project, including creating, maintaining, and integrating complex plans
(Rob to validate candidate’s proficiency for edit-level access)
* Strong track record in programme planning within large-scale, multi-stakeholder environments
* Ability to work independently and interface with diverse technical and non-technical teams
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with an eye for detail
* Understanding of agile programme delivery dynamics and responsive planning practices
Apply today for immediate consideration!