PMO Planning Consultant
Join AtkinsRéalis as a PMO Planning Consultant to shape our exciting portfolios, programmes and projects.
Our culture values diverse and inclusive teams, flexible remote working, and a supportive environment for individuals returning from career breaks or seeking reduced working weeks.
Overview
As a Consultant Programme and Project Planner in Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology (ADS&T), you will work with clients, suppliers and AtkinsRéalis teams to enable and achieve maximum benefits from digital transformation and innovative operations across the UK.
We look for candidates with specialist experience in planning and scheduling, PMO or portfolio, programme and project management across all delivery methodologies.
We provide consulting services across aviation, defence, critical national infrastructure and local and central government, fostering an innovative and collaborative culture.
Your Role
You will provide consultancy advice on planning and scheduling best practice, facilitate workshops and maintain schedules on behalf of the schedule owner. At programme level, you will provide quality assurance across the delivery landscape and support portfolio alignment of critical milestones. You will also provide training and coaching to our wider Project Management community where appropriate.
* Advise and support clients and colleagues on planning best practice and delivery methodology.
* Create, review, maintain and administer Portfolio / Programme / Project schedules.
* Identify and maintain dependencies across the delivery environment, often interacting with Agile delivery at Project level.
* Input to and review of management products relevant to the schedules; support the schedule update process.
* Conduct analysis and assurance activities.
* Lead/facilitate planning workshops and training sessions.
* Proactively identify and progress opportunities to add value to strategic and tactical decision‑making.
* Use an understanding of both traditional and Agile projects to advise on the most appropriate planning practices.
* Support resource utilisation and planning analysis where appropriate.
About You
* Planning and scheduling experience in transformation and/or engineering/infrastructure markets such as defence, security, government and critical national infrastructure is essential.
* A solid understanding of one or more project and programme management methodologies; practical and formal experience of both waterfall and Agile planning principles and methods.
* Consultancy and communication skills to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence and advise.
* A current working knowledge of the latest trends in planning practices, including one or more planning methodologies.
* Primavera (P6) and/or Microsoft Project and/or Jira to an advanced level (formal and/or comparable experience).
* An understanding of Agile delivery tools; an analytical thinker with creative and innovative problem‑solving skills.
* Experience or knowledge of concepts such as resourcing and resource levelling, progress measurement, earned value analysis, completion forecasting and status reporting.
* Demonstrable report writing and presentation skills.
* Ability to develop effective communication channels with key stakeholders; work as part of a team, sharing ideas and aiming for planning excellence.
* Ability to deliver effective training and coaching sessions to aid adoption and maturity of planning practices.
Reward & Benefits
Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that connects people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we create a better future for our planet and its people.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Please do not mention any current or previous security clearance details in your application or CV.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, thrive and develop to be the best they can be. We offer inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
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