Project/Programme Planner, £26.50 per hour (umbrella rate) Various locations - Minimum 3-month contract

We are currently working with a prestigious public sector client who have a vacancy for a Lead Project Planner to work for a minimum of 3 months.

APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC SECURITY CLEARANCE

What will you be doing;

• Lead on planning activity and work to support delivery of the business case benefits and outcomes
• Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting
• Provide expert advice for team members and project community
• Challenge and test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable
• Development of breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy
• Supporting the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities

It would be great to hear from candidates who are experts in planning processes and experienced in;

• Managing a planning team and able to identify, develop and deploy planning resources.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience
• Reporting skills, experience in monitoring and analysing information, identifying areas of slippage and highlighting risk and opportunity

These roles can be based in Edinburgh, Hampshire, South Wales or North East England

Get in touch with me, Kirsty Dallas, for more information or simply press the button to apply.

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