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Job Title: Project Planner
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £DOE - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot
Key Skills: Scheduler, MS Project, Project Risk Management, Waterfall, Agile, JIRA, Defence, Engineering, Maritime
Join Our Team as a Project Planner and Drive Project Management to New Heights!
Are you a meticulous Projects Planner with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Staffordshire and be a key driver of engineering excellence.
About Us:
As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Project Scheduler to contribute to our continued success.
The Role:
So, what will you be doing as a Project Planner?
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, detailing tasks, milestones, deadlines, and dependencies.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Project Risk Manager, Project Engineering Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure accurate task progress and timely updates.
- Integrate project risks and mitigations into schedules, supporting the regular business cycle of resource forecasting on both short- and long-term bases.
- Dynamically update schedules to reflect resource changes, risk materialisation, emergent work, and contract variations.
- Monitor project timelines and make adjustments to meet deadlines and ensure timely project completion.
- Provide regular reports to the project management team, clearly outlining the impacts of project events and any options or decision points.
- Act as the process expert for project planning, identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
What are we looking for in our next Project Planner?
- Excellent knowledge of project management tools, including Microsoft Project.
- Experience planning complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong understanding of project risk management and its impact on scheduling.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid delivery methodologies is desirable.
- Working knowledge of JIRA or similar task management tools is desirable.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- A team player with enthusiasm, drive, and motivation.
- Experience in a multi-discipline development environment is advantageous.
My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Project Scheduler, this is the opportunity for you!
So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Project Planner, hit that apply button now!
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.
How to Apply:
Showcase your expertise and passion for project management. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Staffordshire.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy
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