DV-Cleared PMO Planner: Integrated Scheduling & Governance

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is seeking a PMO Planner to develop and maintain integrated schedules for complex programmes in the UK. The role requires ensuring alignment between master plans and project schedules, plus the ability to monitor variances and drive governance reviews.

Candidates should demonstrate strong MS Project and Excel skills, with experience in SharePoint and reporting for governance forums. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO planning or scheduling for complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of programme and project lifecycle planning.
• Experience maintaining integrated schedules across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel with PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Experience using SharePoint and programme document repositories.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and assure integrated project and programme schedules.
• Establish and manage baseline plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Maintain alignment between master programme plans and individual project schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance, identifying variances, slippage, risks, and dependencies.
• Produce planning metrics, dashboards, and reporting for governance forums and customer reviews.
• Support schedule assurance activities, health checks, and internal reviews.
• Promote planning best practice and ensure compliance with governance and contractual requirements.
• Support recovery planning and continuous improvement of planning processes, templates, and tools.
• Provide planning expertise and constructive challenge to Project and Programme Managers.

Skills

PMO planning

Lifecycle planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Delivery focus

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is seeking a PMO Planner to develop and maintain integrated schedules for complex programmes in the UK. The role requires ensuring alignment between master plans and project schedules, plus the ability to monitor variances and drive governance reviews.

Candidates should demonstrate strong MS Project and Excel skills, with experience in SharePoint and reporting for governance forums. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.