Senior Project Planner

Cubic Defense; Salfords; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Defense is seeking a Senior Project Planner to provide consultancy to Project Managers and Engineering teams. This role involves developing resource plans, leading meetings, and monitoring project budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning roles and proficiency in Primavera P6. Join a team committed to innovation and mission success in defense.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy planning role.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop resource plans.
• Lead resource planning meetings and coordinate staffing.
• Monitor project progress and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Projects

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Planner at Cubic Defense

Join us to apply for the Senior Project Planner role at Cubic Defense.

Company Overview: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying daily journeys, and in defense to promote mission success and safety for those who serve. Our talented teams worldwide are committed to innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems

Job Details

• Job Summary: Reporting to the Head of Project Planning, providing consultancy to Project Managers and Engineering teams on project plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to develop resource plans using Primavera, adhering to company standards.
• Lead resource planning meetings and coordinate with resource managers for staffing and utilization.
• Develop detailed budgets aligned with project plans and monitor project progress.
• Assist in reporting progress to stakeholders, analyze project trends, and report schedule slippages.
• Support resource planning, earned value, and critical path reporting processes.
• Contribute to proposal preparations and ensure plan accuracy and realism.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, support monthly reporting, and participate in project reviews.
• Update planning standards and train project managers in their application.
• Travel as required for meetings at customer and Cubic sites.
• Adhere to Cubic's values and policies, including safety, security, and conduct.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in a busy planning role, proficient with Primavera P6 and MS Projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including earned value management.
• Experience working with large, complex teams, ideally in engineering or IT environments.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline; APM Practitioner or Prince2 certification is a plus.

Personal Qualities:

• Proactive, responsive, and able to build effective relationships.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and effective communicator.
• Strong negotiation skills, detail-oriented, resilient, and capable of multitasking under pressure.

This description is not exhaustive; duties may evolve over time.

Additional Details:

• Worker Type: Employee
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Project Management and IT
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Apply now to be part of our innovative team and contribute to impactful projects worldwide.