Job Description
Role: Programme Planner
Location: London, UK
Vetting Requirement: UK National Security Vetting capability required
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Programme Planner to build and maintain integrated schedules that provide a clear, trusted view of delivery progress. You will be the architect of our client's master schedule, ensuring that milestones, dependencies, and risks are mapped accurately to support high-level decision-making.
What You'll Do
* Master Scheduling: Develop and control integrated programme and project schedules using industry-standard planning tools.
* Governance: Manage stage gates, baselines, and change control to ensure we meet rigorous governance standards.
* Insights & Reporting: Produce high-impact reporting packs and dashboards that translate complex schedules into actionable insights.
* Collaboration: Facilitate planning workshops and engage closely with Project Teams, the PMO, and senior stakeholders.
* Risk Management: Proactively identify schedule risks and manage critical cross-workstream dependencies.
What You'll Bring
* Expertise: Proven experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments.
* Technical Toolkit: Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Jira, Excel, and PowerBI.
* Methodology: A solid understanding of MSP, PRINCE2, or Agile frameworks.
* Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative setting.
What Sets You Apart
* Professional certifications in Project or Programme Management.
* Experience working within enterprise PMO environments or with BPO contracts.
* A background in implementing automated reporting or Agile planning techniques at scale.
To Apply: If you are interested then please apply or share your updated CV on yogeshwari .s @randstad digital .com with your availability and I will give you a call back to discuss the role further.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.