Programme Planner

Global Technology Solutions Ltd.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technology Solutions Ltd. is hiring a Programme Planner based in Farnborough. The role focuses on developing and maintaining integrated programme schedules, ensuring clear visibility of milestones, dependencies, and delivery confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in complex programme planning and strong proficiency in planning tools like MS Project and Jira. This position involves collaboration with project teams and stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and continuous improvement in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong proficiency in planning tools such as MS Project, Jira, Power BI, and Excel.
• Knowledge of project methodologies including MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and control integrated programme schedules.
• Align milestones and deliverables with contractual requirements.
• Track progress, update plans, and produce reporting packs.

Skills

Programme planning

MS Project

Jira

Power BI

Excel

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Location: Hampshire

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Programme Planner to create, maintain, and control integrated programme schedules that provide delivery teams with a clear, accurate, and trusted view of progress. You will use evidence-based planning to establish a single source of truth for milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery confidence. The Programme Planner ensures alignment across projects and enables effective decision-making by maintaining integrated schedules that reflect true programme status.

Project

Provider personnel will deliver services on a Time and Materials basis for approximately 3 months to support programme planning activities for the account.

Services

• Develop and maintain programme and project schedules using standard planning tools.
• Align milestones and deliverables with contractual requirements and ensure consistency across the programme.
• Track progress, update plans, and produce reporting packs, dashboards, and schedule insights.
• Manage stage gates, baselines, and change control processes in line with governance standards.
• Facilitate planning workshops and work closely with project teams, PMO, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage schedule risks, issues, and dependencies across workstreams.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong proficiency in planning tools such as MS Project, Jira, Power BI, and Excel.
• Knowledge of project and programme methodologies including MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile.
• Excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working on complex programmes within BPO contract environments.
• Experience within enterprise PMO environments and/or automated reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile planning methods.

Background and Screening Checks Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete the following checks:

• Criminal History Check: Required (covering the last 5 years).
• Employment Verification: Required (covering the last 5 years).