Contract Project Planner – Agile Delivery for Automotive

Chartsign Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering company in the UK seeks a dedicated Contract Project Planner with expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. You will oversee complex projects, ensuring effective tracking and release planning within a dynamic automotive environment. This role requires proficiency in Jira and Confluence, alongside strong risk management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for those who excel in high-pressure settings and is committed to driving innovation in a collaborative team until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence is essential.
• Experience in project tracking and release planning is critical.
• Ability to manage complex schedules in a technical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead large projects with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Implement effective risk management and capacity forecasting.

Skills

Project tracking

Release planning

Risk management

Capacity forecasting

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Scrum

Kanban

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agile tools

Job description

A forward-thinking engineering company in the UK seeks a dedicated Contract Project Planner with expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. You will oversee complex projects, ensuring effective tracking and release planning within a dynamic automotive environment. This role requires proficiency in Jira and Confluence, alongside strong risk management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for those who excel in high-pressure settings and is committed to driving innovation in a collaborative team until March 2026.