Program Planner

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transformation programme seeks a skilled Programme Planner for a remote contract role. You will coordinate complex workstreams, manage resources, and engage with stakeholders to deliver impactful change. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and familiarity with tools like Monday.com.

Qualifications

• Strong background in programme planning and project management across global environments.
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2).
• Confident use of planning tools like Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated plans for complex work packages.
• Manage cross-project dependencies and report on planning progress.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of the programme RAID log.

Skills

Programme Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Resource Management

Education

PMP/PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

Monday.com

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Program Planner, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Programme Planner to join a global transformation programme on a contract basis. This is a strategic role at the heart of a complex, multinational change initiative—coordinating multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, and helping deliver meaningful change in a dynamic business environment.

Location: Remote UK

Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Programme Planning

• Build and maintain detailed, integrated plans across a portfolio of complex work packages.
• Align plans with overall programme goals and timelines.
• Manage cross-project dependencies and proactively address risks and constraints.
• Collaborate with Work Package Leads to ensure plans are accurate, current, and actionable.
• Produce and maintain high-level dashboards, including "Programme on a Page" views for key meetings.
• Use planning tools including Monday.com, MS Excel, and PowerPoint with confidence.

Resource Management

• Create and maintain a central resource plan to manage supply and demand across the programme.
• Coordinate resource allocation from multiple departments and initiatives.
• Deliver clear, visual resource tracking outputs for leadership discussions.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Regularly report on planning progress, risks, issues, and resource health to senior stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective ways of working across the programme for RAID and plan updates.
• Continuously improve planning and reporting mechanisms.

RAID Management

• Lead on the creation and upkeep of the programme RAID log and supporting visuals for governance forums.

You Will Work Closely With:

• Transformation Management Office (TMO)
• Product and Delivery Teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in programme planning and project management across global/multinational environments.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2).
• Familiarity with hybrid delivery models (Agile/Waterfall).
• Confident user of Monday.com or similar planning tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Exposure to change management best practices.

Ready to Join a High-Impact Programme?

If you're a structured, resourceful Programme Planner with the confidence to lead planning and resourcing across a major transformation programme, we want to hear from you.