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Job title
Project Planner
Ref no. | BHN569592 |
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Location | Greenford, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Contract 6 months |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Planner to join them on an initial 6-month contract at their site in Greenford.
Key skills required for this role
Primavera P6, MOD, Defence, Microsoft Projects, Project Planner
Important
Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project
Job description
Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Planner to join them on an initial 6-month contract at their site in Greenford.
- Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to obtain full SC Clearance.
- 6-month initial contract.
- IR35 status is yet to be determined, rates are open to negotiation.
- 4-5 days a week onsite in Greenford.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost, and resources
- Compile reports to ensure the project manager and team has up to date and accurate information
- Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels
- Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis
- Work with cross-functional teams to support the planning process
- Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders
- Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly, including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflict
- Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews
- Application and reporting of EVM & CPA
- Understanding Risk and Opportunity management, including QSRA techniques
- The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements
- Support bid and proposal planning
Qualifications & Experience:
- Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification)
- Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge
- Preferably a full member of the APM
- Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry
- Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS - Product Breakdown Structure)
- Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and Primavera P6 planning tools is essential
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence
- Familiarity with project lifecycle management techniques
- Risk, Earned Value Management and Critical Path awareness