DE&S - Project Planner or Project Schedular

Job Description

Planning is determining the overall objectives of the Project and associated strategy for delivery along with what is to be produced, who will undertake the work, and how the project will be achieved. Scheduling involves the when, how long, andthe sequence. The Project Scheduler has the responsibility for preparing the project schedule, monitoring progress and gaining inputs from all stakeholders.This varied, exciting and challenging post will see you following technical standards to support Project Delivery. You will be part of the Scheduling Management Group (SMG) in a large team of around 45 people and will ensure all scope is captured, represented,controlled, and maintained within project plans. You will also work with suppliers and stakeholders to integrate relevant information and will be responsible for undertaking and managing planning and scheduling activity for high complexity, and high-risk projects- helping to drive delivery.This could be the ideal career for you, providing a rare opportunity to expand your skills and experience whilst working on a variety of one-of-a-kind projects critical to UK Defence.You will be based at HMNB Devonport however we operate a hybrid working environment and the expectation is that you will attend site around/approximately twice a week according to business need/team. Initially, you may/will be expected to attend more frequentlyto familiarize yourselves with the site, the team and the position you will be working on in more detail.Due to security requirements, this post is open to sole UK Nationals only. Responsibilities for SDA Project Planner or Scheduler In this role, you will be entrusted with:

• Providing leadership, supervision and direction to support junior planners and schedulers; setting and assuring organisational standards are complied with considering dependencies and integration.
• Leading planning / scheduling effort for new baselines including running workshops, working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to ensure all scope is captured.
• Conducting analysis of supplier schedules to inform and update the integrated project plan displaying performance against the approved baseline. Regularly providing insights to the Project team on current status and forecast to ensure effective managementof the project.
• Ensuring all project planning artefacts and schedule baselines are maintained under change control.
• Providing reporting and analysis including forecasting, critical path, milestone slip assessment, resourcing requirements against the plan, and earned value management to ensure the Project owner has the relevant data to effectively manage the project andmake informed decisions.
• Working closely with Cost Control and Risk Management to ensure cost and Risk are appropriately identified and managed in the project plan and to support Schedule Risk Analysis for decision making.

Person specification To be successful with your application, youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Extensive experience of working in a complex Project environment with detailed Planning and/or Scheduling experience.
• For Schedulers experience of using scheduling software is required (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar).
• For Planners experience of Project Planning Methodologies and implementation into a project environment.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and interpreting complex data and providing insights to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of working with a variety of Project Stakeholders.

Keyskills :
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