Program Planner

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transformation programme requires an experienced Programme Planner to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder relationships. This strategic role involves coordinating resources and ensuring the effective execution of plans in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a strong background in project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and confidence in using planning tools to drive significant change.

Qualifications

• Strong background in programme planning and project management across global environments.
• Experience with hybrid delivery models is advantageous.
• Comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated plans across complex work packages.
• Manage cross-project dependencies and proactively address risks.
• Regularly report on planning progress and resource health to stakeholders.

Skills

Programme Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Resource Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Education

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

Monday.com

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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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.