Technical Project Planner

Version 1; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Flexible and remote working options

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Educational assistance for certifications

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Edinburgh seeks a detail-oriented Technical Project Planner to create and manage project plans for technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination and proficiency in project management tools, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. This full-time role offers various employee benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical project planning or project coordination.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Experience creating and maintaining Gantt charts for complex, multi-phase projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans for technical initiatives from initial scope through final delivery.
• Monitor project progress against established timelines and identify potential delays or risks.
• Facilitate planning meetings and milestone reviews with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management tools

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Asana

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Company

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do. We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Project Planner to take ownership of project planning and scheduling across our technical initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on bringing structure to complex projects and ensuring seamless execution from conception to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project plans for technical initiatives from initial scope through final delivery; Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts using industry-standard project management software; Establish realistic timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple workstreams; Collaborate with technical teams to understand project requirements and constraints.
• Ongoing Project Management: Provide regular updates to Gantt charts reflecting current project status and any scope changes; Monitor project progress against established timelines and identify potential delays or risks; Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure resource availability aligns with project schedules; Maintain accurate documentation of project changes, decisions, and communications.
• Stakeholder Communication: Produce regular status reports and dashboard updates for leadership and project teams; Facilitate planning meetings and milestone reviews with cross-functional teams; Communicate timeline impacts and mitigate potential delays; Serve as the central point of contact for all project scheduling inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in technical project planning or project coordination
• Proficiency with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
• Experience creating and maintaining Gantt charts for complex, multi-phase projects
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certification
• Previous experience in relevant industry/technology domain
• Familiarity with technical development lifecycles and software delivery processes
• Experience with resource management and capacity planning
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify risks and dependencies

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is understanding of life events and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community initiatives to involve you in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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