Senior Planner

computappoint; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Planner for their Portsmouth office, focusing on IT transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in IT project management, specifically in leading complex IT transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include developing detailed plans, managing risks, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. This permanent role offers a hybrid work model, with 1-2 days on-site per week and a salary of £60,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, with 3 years focusing on IT transformation.
• Proven track record in leading complex IT transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of cloud migration and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed plans for IT transformation initiatives.
• Define transformation goals and strategies.
• Manage risks within IT transformation projects.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cloud migration

Digital transformation

Legacy system modernization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Portfolio Management tools

Job description

SENIOR PLANNER | PORTSMOUTH | PERMANENT | £60,000

This role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced IT project or programme manager who has a focus on IT transformation / change to join a team who are responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of complex projects which are aiming to change the landscape for the organisations IT function.

You would be responsible for leading the development of detailed plans on IT transformation initiatives, defining transformation goals, translating transformation strategies, change management strategies, stakeholder engagement / management, identifying & mitigating risk withing IT transformation projects, developing & maintaining a risk register, as well as resource management, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Experience required :

• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, programme management, or a related field, with at least 3 years focused on IT transformation or large-scale IT change initiatives.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex Consulting led IT transformation projects in large organizations.
• Deep understanding of Customer IT transformation, including cloud migration, digital transformation, and legacy system modernization.
• Proficiency in project and programme management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Portfolio Management tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or similar) are highly desirable.
• Permanent
• Hybrid : 1-2 days on-site per week
• Office location : Portsmouth
• £60,000

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and / or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy