Contractor job PMO Planner

Free-Work; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an experienced PMO Planner to support a large-scale programme in Basingstoke. You will maintain integrated schedules, track milestones, dependencies and critical paths, and provide clear planning insights to drive delivery.

Candidates should have strong MS Project and Excel skills, plus reporting and dashboarding for senior governance forums. Security clearance is required; holders or those with past clearance are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO planning / project or programme scheduling.
• Experience managing integrated schedules across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Strong understanding of milestones, dependencies, critical paths and schedule risk.
• Ability to identify slippage and provide recovery planning and constructive challenge.
• Strong reporting and dashboarding skills for senior governance forums.
• Advanced MS Project and Excel skills; PowerPoint and SharePoint experience.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within complex programmes, Defence or Government environments would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrated programme schedules across the large-scale programme.
• Track milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
• Provide clear planning insight to support effective programme delivery.

Skills

PMO planning

Scheduling

Milestones tracking

Dependencies & critical path

Reporting & dashboards

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Analytical & stakeholder mgmt

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

PMO Planner

We are looking for an experienced PMO Planner to support a complex, large-scale programme in Basingstoke. You will be responsible for maintaining integrated programme schedules, tracking milestones, dependencies and critical paths, and providing clear planning insight to support effective programme delivery.

Key experience

• Proven experience in PMO planning / project or programme scheduling.
• Experience managing integrated schedules across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Strong understanding of milestones, dependencies, critical paths and schedule risk.
• Ability to identify slippage and provide recovery planning and constructive challenge.
• Strong reporting and dashboarding skills for senior governance forums.
• Advanced MS Project and Excel skills; PowerPoint and SharePoint experience.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within complex programmes, Defence or Government environments would be highly desirable.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.