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Planning & Scheduling Practitioner
Glasgow Based (3 Days per week on site)
40.94 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35
6 Month Contract initially.
This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glasgow.
The individual will create, maintain and control the project and delivery schedules, including the monitoring and reporting of project status. Actively work to resolve scheduling issues, working with internal and external stakeholders to formulate recovery plans.
At this level the incumbent may supervise or guide up to 2 professional staff and will be expected to work independently in more complex situations but will seek guidance where needed.
They will have a level of experience in one or more areas of planning/scheduling practice and be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application..
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Planning/Scheduling policies, processes, procedures and systems.
- Comprehensive Planning/Scheduling experience demonstrated in a professional capacity within a project.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of one or more Planning/Scheduling tools techniques and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project.
- Knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
- Experience of influencing stakeholders typically inside the company.
- Good understanding of the wider Planning/Scheduling environment, and of developments and practices in the field.
- Good understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture.
- Knowledge acquired through job related training and on the job experience with theoretical and practical skills.
- Experience of building relationships and negotiating outcomes with internal stakeholders.
Skills:
- Skilled user of modern planning/scheduling systems (e.g. Primavera P6, MSP).
- Problem solving most likely to apply in an existing Business environment.
- Good understanding of the structure, organisation, processes and culture of Line of Business, so as to be able to support implementation of appropriate Project Control approaches.
- Applies problem solving techniques to routine situations or situations of moderate complexity under limited supervision, in the field of Project Control, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas.
- An ability to gather information. Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches.
- Ability to capture, adopt and share good practice.
- A good understanding of how own team integrates with other teams in order to achieve objectives.
- Work is typically within standardised processes and practices, accuracy of tasks is impactful.
- Direct impact on the performance of the team.
- Takes responsibility for own performance and development, including any team members.
- Quality and timeliness of work reflects on the effectiveness of the immediate team. Business acumen that goes beyond immediate team.
- Make judgments, recommendations and advises on analysis of factual information.
- Impact in terms of providing services/information on matters that assist others in controlling or making decisions.
- Job involves regular exchange of information and handling of difficult conversations.
- Developed communication skills to exchange complicated information.
Qualifications:
- Application of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level.
- University Degree or relevant project management experience will be expected.
- Incumbent will be expected to have or working towards a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification or another appropriate PM professional body.
For more information or to apply for this role please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.
