Project Planner
Rate: A GBP 34.88 : A GBP 35.37 per hour UMBRELLA PAYE
Location: Gaydon
Contract: Inside IR35
We are currently seeking a Project Planner for a leading Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon.
Key Responsibilities of the Project Planner:
* Define and Communicate Timing Requirements : Set clear timing requirements for the HMI HF Team and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with program goals.
* Collaborate Across Departments : Work closely with delivery and integration teams to ensure departmental planning meets program needs.
* Utilize JIRA and Confluence : Employ JIRA and Confluence for planning, tracking, and updating project progress and milestones.
* Adjust Work Plans : Develop, adjust, and maintain departmental work plans, reflecting program timing, and adapting to late:stage changes.
* Provide Regular Project Updates : Offer consistent updates to both internal and external stakeholders on project progress, risks, and any major changes.
* Resource Coordination : Ensure team members have the necessary resources and data for effective execution of tasks and plans.
* Cross:Team Coordination : Coordinate with HMI teams in various locations to align with specification releases and share key planning insights.
* Track Project Status : Continuously track and report on project status, identifying and resolving obstacles to ensure timely delivery.
* Lead Major Projects : Take the lead on large projects or processes with minimal supervision, aligning with strategic goals and ensuring project success.
Required Skills and Experience of the Project Planner:
* Agile Methodology Experience : Proven experience working within Agile frameworks and methodologies.
* Complex Organizational Planning : Demonstrated ability to plan for sizable teams across complex organizational structures.
* Collaborative Technical Delivery : Background in delivering technical products collaboratively with cross:functional teams.
* Senior Stakeholder Communication : Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage senior stakeholders and convey information across all levels.
* Precision Under Pressure : Ability to operate with precision and professionalism in high:pressure, fast:moving environments.
* Proficiency in Agile Tools : Expertise in Agile planning tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
* Organizational Skills : Excellent organizational and time management skills with an analytical mindset.
* Stakeholder Engagement : Proven ability to manage and engage diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
* Educational Background : Bachelors degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field would be preferable.
Desired Skills and Experience:
* Automotive Industry Experience : Experience in an automotive environment is a plus.
* Agile Certifications : Any relevant Agile certifications are advantageous.
* Agile Transformation/Coaching : Experience in Agile transformation or coaching is highly desirable.
* Lean and DevOps Knowledge : Familiarity with Lean principles and DevOps practices will be a bonus.
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Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.