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Programme Planner

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 450 - 525 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Liverpool

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role Overview 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner with strong Microsoft Project expertise to support the delivery of a complex rolling stock programme alongside a wider portfolio of infrastructure and transformation projects. 
 
 This role is central to ensuring robust planning, scheduling, and project controls are in place, enabling effective programme delivery through high-quality plans, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. 
 
 Key Responsibilities 
 Planning & Scheduling 
 Lead the planning and scheduling function across a complex programme and associated projects. 
 Develop, manage, and maintain detailed programme schedules using Microsoft Project. 
 Identify and manage dependencies, critical path activities, and programme risks. 
 Ensure all activities are accurately reflected, assessed, and integrated within programme schedules. 
 Produce clear and concise programme plans, reports, and scenario analyses for a range of stakeholders. 
 Programme Controls & Reporting 
 Contribute to a robust and efficient Project Controls function. 
 Monitor and update programme progress, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. 
 Provide regular reporting, including dashboards and performance insights. 
 Support continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and standards. 
 Stakeholder Engagement 
 Facilitate planning workshops and collaborative scheduling sessions. 
 Communicate effectively with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. 
 Translate complex planning data into accessible insights for non-technical audiences. 
 Coordination & Delivery Support 
 Align planning activities with overall programme and project management functions. 
 Support cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient delivery. 
 Apply commercial awareness to optimise planning decisions and value for money. 
 Governance & Best Practice 
 Promote and implement PMO best practices and planning standards. 
 Support adoption of new project management methodologies and tools. 
 Ensure compliance with governance, health & safety, and organisational policies. 
 Key Requirements 
 Qualifications & Experience 
 Degree, HND, or HNC in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Transport Planning, Project Management) or equivalent experience. 
 Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a programme or project planning role. 
 Demonstrable experience working on complex programmes or multiple projects. 
 Proven track record of delivering effective planning and scheduling on large-scale initiatives. 
 Technical Skills 
 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project (essential). 
 Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies. 
 Experience with planning tools, scheduling techniques, and reporting frameworks. 
 Knowledge of wider project controls disciplines (risk, change, quality, etc.). 
 Core Skills & Competencies 
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
 Ability to identify critical path and manage dependencies effectively. 
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 
 Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. 
 Proactive, results-driven, and resilient under pressure. 
 Additional Responsibilities 
 Support onboarding and mentoring of new or junior team members where required. 
 Contribute to organisational initiatives, continuous improvement, and strategic objectives. 
 Promote inclusive and non-discriminatory working practices

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