Project Planning Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Project Planning Manager to act as the Subject Matter Expert in planning and scheduling processes. The role involves overseeing implementation, coaching users, and managing risks while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Candidates should have expertise in planning tools and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in planning and scheduling policies and processes.
• Proven experience in a professional capacity.
• Understanding of PM governance and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of process implementation.
• Lead planning and scheduling processes for the business unit.
• Manage planning and scheduling throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Planning and scheduling expertise

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Primavera P6

MSP

Job description

Project Planning Manager

Inside IR35

Location: 1-2 days a week on site

Rate: 51.09

The individual in this role will be the Business Unit Subject Matter Expert (SME) in planning and scheduling processes or disciplines, serving as the functional expert. They will oversee all aspects of process implementation across the discipline and coach users at various levels to meet standards of their expertise.

They will possess expert knowledge in planning and scheduling practices, capable of adapting, applying, and developing these practices in different circumstances, while guiding others in their application.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring the health and safety of all employees and compliance with company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Being an expert in advanced project reporting and scheduling.
• Undertaking advanced problem solving based on experience.
• Having expert knowledge of business processes, procedures, and planning/scheduling toolsets.
• Leading planning and scheduling processes for the business unit, delivering best practices across the enterprise.
• Managing planning and scheduling throughout the project lifecycle to meet customer needs and achieve benefits, acting as the key stakeholder and coaching others.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing risks, applying appropriate methods and tools, and preparing realistic plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Role-specific responsibilities within the business.
• Budget responsibility for their team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Expertise in planning and scheduling policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Proven experience in a professional capacity with the ability to define and guide standards.
• Deep understanding of the discipline's influence on projects and comprehensive knowledge of planning/scheduling tools and techniques.
• Understanding of the business environment and ability to implement beneficial changes.
• Experience with PM governance and assurance processes like IBRs.
• Stakeholder influence skills both internally and externally.

Skills:

• Proficient in modern planning/scheduling systems (e.g., Primavera P6, MSP).
• Strong problem-solving skills applicable in various business environments.
• Good understanding of organizational structure, processes, and culture to support project management approaches.
• Ability to gather information, develop solutions, and share best practices.