Program Planner

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Programme Planner to drive a global transformation programme. This strategic role involves coordinating multiple workstreams, managing project dependencies, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver meaningful change in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programme planning and project management, with proven experience in multinational settings.

Qualifications

• Strong background in programme planning and project management.
• Excellent understanding of project management methodologies.
• Confident user of Monday.com or similar planning tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programme Planning

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Education

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

Monday.com

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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.