PMO

PMO

Warwick - Hybrid

6-month contract

Salary: 58 000

Are you ready to take your planning skills to the next level? Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Planner to join their dynamic team! If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for driving project success, we want to hear from you!

Job Purpose:

As a Project Planner, you will work closely with our dedicated team to prepare, monitor, and update programme transformation plans. Your keen eye for detail will be vital in reporting key milestone progress, identifying deviations from baselined plans, and addressing resource constraints. You will play a crucial role in capturing key actions affecting the programme to ensure targeted resolutions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders using MS Project/Planner and other industry-standard tools.
• Build credible relationships with customers, colleagues, and project team members.
• Assist in reporting progress to project management and team members.
• Identify problem areas, establish current positions, and forecast trends.
• Report significant schedule slippages promptly.
• Ensure plans are accurate, realistic, and consistent.
• Attend and contribute to project review meetings.
• Consolidate multiple smaller project plans into a comprehensive portfolio view, identifying interdependencies and supporting workload prioritization.
• Embrace additional duties assigned by your manager, showcasing your versatility.

Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Know-How:

• Proven experience in a busy Planning role.
• Proficient in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS SharePoint.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of Project Management and its impact on project objectives.
• Experience in creating and maintaining robust project plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to work across large and complex project teams, engaging with multiple internal and external parties.
• Confident in challenging project managers/teams on plans and resource utilization.
• Familiarity with engineering or IT environments is a plus.
• Competent in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and MS Projects).

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a vibrant team that values your expertise and input.
• Work on exciting projects that make a difference!
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about the possibility of contributing to our client's success and have the skills we're looking for, we encourage you to apply! Bring your passion for project planning and problem-solving to our team, and let's achieve great things together!

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