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Project Planner

Project Planner

MatchtechGreenford, England
30+ days ago
Salary
£45,000.00 yearly
Job description

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
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