Senior Project Planner
My client is looking for a Senior Project Planner to join their Programmes team, where you’ll develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multi-year projects with multiple workstreams and challenging stakeholder demands. You will be working as part of a cross-functional team and be responsible for providing clear visibility of the critical path, resourcing and scheduling.
What you’ll do:
* Build and manage detailed, integrated schedules using Microsoft Project.
* Identify critical paths and conduct scenario planning for resourcing planning.
* Collaborate and work closely with Programme Managers, Engineers, Scrum Masters, and customers to ensure that the schedules remain aligned with work packages, dependencies, and agile plans.
* Integrate engineering, design, validation, and delivery milestones across a complex WBS.
* Incorporate risks and mitigation plans into the schedule.
* Provide clear reporting on performance, progress, and forecasts.
* Enforce governance, baselines, and schedule quality standards as required to ensure planning standards are upheld.
* Liaise directly with customer planners to ensure schedule alignment.
* Mentor team members on planning best practices.
What you’ll bring:
* Proven experience in schedule management for large, multi-year engineering programmes (defence, aerospace, or high-tech preferred).
* Experience in using Microsoft Project.
* Strong understanding of project risk management.
* Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in resource allocation and scenario modelling.
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience.