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Planning & Implementation Manager

Akkodis

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 38,000 - 45,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading organization in community improvement is seeking a Planning & Implementation Manager. This hybrid role involves leading the planning and scheduling functions, monitoring progress across complex projects, and providing training to enhance project visibility. The ideal candidate will have a degree in relevant fields and strong experience in project planning, with a salary of up to £45,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in project and programme planning in complex infrastructure environments.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across PDO programmes.
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and deliver impact analyses for decision-making.
  • Lead governance activities including Gate Reviews and resource planning.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement
Project planning
Communication skills
Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction

Tools

MS Project
Primavera P6
Job description
Overview

Location: Hybrid / Mansfield
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: up to 45000 plus excellent benefits!

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Planning & Implementation Manager to join an organisation committed to improving communities and environments affected by historical mining activity.

This role is central to the successful delivery of complex programmes and projects. You'll lead the planning and scheduling function within the Programme Delivery Office (PDO), ensuring robust governance, resource management, and continuous improvement. You'll also provide expert guidance and training to project teams, helping to embed best practices and enhance project visibility across the organisation.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across PDO programmes
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and deliver impact analyses for decision-making
  • Lead governance activities including Gate Reviews and resource planning
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Deliver training and coaching on planning methodologies
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, reporting, and governance
  • Support business case development and board submissions
Qualifications
Essential
  • Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience in project and programme planning within complex infrastructure environments
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised
  • Experience with progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting
Desirable
  • PRINCE2, MSP, or other project management certifications
  • Experience with NEC contracts and environmental/government programmes
  • Proficiency in MS Project, POL, or Primavera P6
  • Knowledge of programme risk management and schedule impact assessment
Application

Apply now or get in touch for more information.

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