Joints PMO Project Planning Specialist

Johnson and Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation seeks a Joints PMO Project Planning Specialist for their Leeds office. The candidate will oversee strategic project planning, manage project schedulers, and implement scheduling methodologies. This role demands a bachelor’s degree along with substantial project planning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years' experience in project planning and management.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning phase of strategic projects within the JOINTS Portfolio.
• Implement consistent project scheduling processes.
• Conduct training on project planning and scheduling tools.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Data Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Data Science or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Joints PMO Project Planning Specialist, Leeds

Client: Johnson and Johnson

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 55fe9346c126

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson believes health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are positioned to innovate across healthcare solutions to deliver breakthroughs and impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com.

Job Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning phase of strategic projects within the JOINTS Portfolio, developing and implementing scheduling methodologies and tools.
• Manage and develop Project Schedulers, ensuring high performance and adherence to J & J standards.
• Implement consistent project scheduling processes across the platform for capital projects over $200k.
• Conduct training on project planning and scheduling tools.
• Manage schedule development, analysis, and synthesis from project teams and external sources.
• Ensure schedule integrity, analyze critical paths, and refine schedules with teams.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and Monte Carlo analyses for risk mitigation.
• Report on project progress and variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in project planning methodologies and tools.
• Coordinate communication between global scheduling teams and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Data Science or related field preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 5 years’ experience in project planning, control, and management.
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Leadership and project management experience.
• Knowledge of risk evaluation and management.

Preferred:

Data analytical skills.

Other:

• Flexible work ethic.
• Strong influencing, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate teams.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality essential.

Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally may be required.