Planner/PMO Analyst

Eaton; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in Wimborne, Dorset seeks a skilled Planner/PMO Analyst to join their Programme Management Office. This role involves supporting project delivery through structured planning and governance while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong scheduling skills, engineering experience, and proficiency in MS Project and other tools. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible start/finish time

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Career advancement opportunities

Investment in employee growth through learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong Planning/Scheduling experience and stakeholder management skills.
• Engineering manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly planning updates and risk management.
• Analyse project data to forecast outcomes.
• Identify and communicate emerging risks.
• Facilitate resource councils.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Facilitation abilities

Tools

MS Project

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

What You’ll Do

We’re seeking a skilled Planner/PMO Analyst to join our Programme Management Office, supporting project and programme delivery through structured planning, governance, and reporting. This role is central to maintaining consistency across schedules, risk registers, and reporting processes, while collaborating closely with Programmes, Engineering, Finance, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly planning cadence including schedule updates, risk management, Contract Status Report generation, and Earned Value Management reporting.
• Analyse project data (e.g. critical path, earned value, Schedule Risk Analysis) to forecast outcomes and support decision-making.
• Identify and communicate emerging risks and issues, supporting mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate resource councils and support gated lifecycle management processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO.

Qualifications

• Strong Planning/Scheduling experience and stakeholder management skills
• Engineering manufacturing experience would be advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint; PowerBI

Skills

• Excellent analytical, communication, and facilitation abilities

What We Offer

• Flexible start/finish time and Hybrid model work (3 days in the office) and flexible start/finish time to suit your busy life
• Opportunity to develop your planning skills in technologically advanced niche projects
• Career advancements opportunities
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.