Project Planner

JAM Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organization in Scotstoun is seeking a Project Planner for a 6-month contract. The role involves comprehensive planning and scheduling responsibilities, requiring strong stakeholder management skills and a relevant university degree or PM qualification. This hybrid position allows for on-site work 1-2 days per fortnight, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in Planning/Scheduling within a project.
• Knowledge of PM governance and assurance processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive understanding of Planning/Scheduling policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of Project Control approaches.
• Gather information and develop solutions.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

University Degree

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MSP

Job description

Project planner

Scotstoun Based (Hybrid 1-2 days per fortnight on site)

£41.73 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

6 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Scotstoun. Hybrid working 1-2 days per fortnight on site.

Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Planning/Scheduling policies, processes, procedures and systems.
- Comprehensive Planning/Scheduling experience demonstrated in a professional capacity within a project.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of one or more Planning/Scheduling tools techniques and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project.
- Knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
- Experience of influencing stakeholders typically inside the company.
- Good understanding of the wider Planning/Scheduling environment, and of developments and practices in the field.
- Good understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture.
- Knowledge acquired through job related training and on the job experience with theoretical and practical skills.
- Experience of building relationships and negotiating outcomes with internal stakeholders.

Skills:
- Skilled user of modern planning/scheduling systems (e.g. Primavera P6, MSP).
- Problem solving most likely to apply in an existing Business environment.
- Good understanding of the structure, organisation, processes and culture of Line of Business, so as to be able to support implementation of appropriate Project Control approaches.
- Applies problem solving techniques to routine situations or situations of moderate complexity under limited supervision, in the field of Project Control, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas.
- An ability to gather information. Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches.
- Ability to capture, adopt and share good practice.
- A good understanding of how own team integrates with other teams in order to achieve objectives.
- Work is typically within standardised processes and practices, accuracy of tasks is impactful.
- Direct impact on the performance of the team.
- Takes responsibility for own performance and development, including any team members.
- Quality and timeliness of work reflects on the effectiveness of the immediate team. Business acumen that goes beyond immediate team.
- Make judgments, recommendations and advises on analysis of factual information.
- Impact in terms of providing services/information on matters that assist others in controlling or making decisions.
- Job involves regular exchange of information and handling of difficult conversations.
- Developed communication skills to exchange complicated information.

Qualifications:
- Application of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level.
- University Degree or relevant project management experience will be expected.
- Incumbent will be expected to have or working towards a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification or another appropriate PM professional body.

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.