Project Planner / Scheduler

DXC Technology Inc.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Inc. in Farnborough is seeking a Project Planner/Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated programme and project schedules, aligning milestones with contractual commitments and enabling informed decision making.

You will collaborate with delivery teams, PMO and senior stakeholders, manage baselines, change control and risk, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes, reporting, and tooling.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong capability with planning and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, PowerBI).
• Knowledge of programme and project methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated programme and project schedules using DXC standard planning tools.
• Align milestones and deliverables with contractual commitments across the programme.
• Monitor progress and produce insightful reporting, dashboards, and schedule analysis.
• Manage baselines, stage gates, and change control in line with governance standards.
• Facilitate planning workshops and collaborate closely with delivery teams, PMO, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage schedule risks, issues, and cross-workstream dependencies.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tooling, and reporting capability.

Skills

Programme planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Planning tools

Tools

MS Project

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description: DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

Project Planner/Scheduler Location: Farnborough (onsite 5 days per week) Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated programme and project schedules using DXC standard planning tools.
• Align milestones and deliverables with contractual commitments across the programme.
• Monitor progress and produce insightful reporting, dashboards, and schedule analysis.
• Manage baselines, stage gates, and change control in line with governance standards.
• Facilitate planning workshops and collaborate closely with delivery teams, PMO, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage schedule risks, issues, and cross-workstream dependencies.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tooling, and reporting capability.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong capability with planning and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, PowerBI,).
• Knowledge of programme and project methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

Desirable Skills

• Professional project management/controls certifications (e.g. PMQ, Project Planning and Control Practitioner etc).
• Experience working within enterprise PMO environments.
• Exposure to automated reporting solutions.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, reliable programme schedules that drive informed decision-making.
• Clear and insightful reporting that supports delivery confidence.
• Strong management of dependencies and schedule risks.
• Continuous improvement in planning practices across the programme and projects.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.