PMO Planner - DV Cleared

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

PMO Planner

Must have an Active DV Clearance

PMO Planner 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.

PMO Planner Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within a PMO planning or scheduling role supporting 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 strong 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.
• Highly organised, proactive, collaborative, and delivery focused.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.