PMO Planner

Capita plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourcing firm is seeking a PMO Planner to manage complex programmes remotely. You'll develop integrated plans that ensure timely delivery and influence strategic decisions aligned with company standards. With responsibilities that include risk management and stakeholder communication, this role offers a competitive salary of up to £69,000 and flexible working arrangements. A professional accreditation and experience in public sector programmes are desirable. Join us to shape impactful project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to 69,000

23 days' holiday (rising to 27)

Paid volunteering day

Auto-enrolment to pension and life assurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Access to Employee Network Groups

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning and scheduling across large programmes.
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly with senior leaders.
• Experience integrating risk, issue, and dependency management into plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans to keep on track.
• Facilitate mobilisation planning according to client timelines.
• Provide data-driven insights to support governance decisions.

Skills

Planning and scheduling expertise

Proficiency with project management tools

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Risk and issue management

Analytical mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

Professional accreditation (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Project Online

Job description

Shape the future of project delivery with precision and impact.

As a PMO Planner, you'll be at the heart of complex programmes, creating and maintaining integrated plans that keep everything on track. Your expertise will ensure planning coherence, support governance, and enable effective monitoring and control. This is your chance to influence strategic decisions, align outputs with Capita standards, and play a pivotal role in driving successful outcomes. Please note this is a fixed-term contract running until March 2027.

This is a home-based role, giving you flexibility to work from your own space. However, you'll need to travel to either our Upavon or London sites for workshops approximately 1-2 times per month, so your home location should allow for this occasional travel.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What you'll be doing

• develop and maintain integrated project and programme plans, ensuring dependencies, milestones, and resource constraints are captured
• facilitate mobilisation planning and align schedules with client requirements and timelines
• implement planning controls and assurance frameworks in line with Capita governance standards
• integrate resource, risk, issue, and dependency management into delivery plans, with clear escalation and mitigation strategies
• assess and manage the impact of change requests, maintaining adherence to change control processes and communicating updates
• provide accurate reporting and data-driven insights to support governance forums and strategic decision-making

What we're looking for

We're after a planning expert who thrives in complex environments and brings clarity to every schedule. You'll combine technical know-how with strong communication skills to keep stakeholders aligned and projects on track. If you're confident using leading project management tools and can turn data into actionable insights, this role is for you.

Essential skills and experience

• proven track record in planning and scheduling across large, complex programmes
• proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Project Online
• exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with senior leaders
• hands‑on experience integrating risk, issue, and dependency management into plans
• strong analytical mindset with the ability to produce clear, data‑driven reports
• collaborative approach, working closely with PMO teams to align outputs with governance and assurance

Desirable

• professional accreditation (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, APM PMQ)
• experience in public sector or defence programmes

About Capita

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences

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What's in it for you?

• competitive salary up to 69,000, dependent on experience
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto‑enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Reiterate flexible or remote working options if available or highlight if business is open to discussing

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward‑thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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What we hope you'll do next:

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Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through your application and start your career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

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