Job Description
We have a new opportunity to be part of our Programme team in the role of Project Planner.
As a Project Planner, you will play a key role in creating, maintaining, and communicating realistic and strategic timing plans across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, and Operations teams, you will help to ensure that each project progresses according to plan—contributing directly to our objective of consistently being a top team in the FIA Formula One™ Constructors’ Championship.
You will be responsible for:
* Developing and maintaining comprehensive project timing plans, sequencing tasks and activities required to achieve successful project delivery.
* Updating plans regularly to reflect current progress, baseline project milestones, and assess any deviations in timing.
* Identifying and communicating project risks and opportunities, ensuring key stakeholders are informed in a timely and effective manner.
* Producing and maintaining project health and status reports, using appropriate tools such as Power BI or other reporting platforms.
* Collaborating with stakeholders across departments, attending planning meetings, and proactively driving progress.
* Designing and refining planning tools and reporting solutions that enhance project visibility and coordination.
* Managing the overall project portfolio and ensuring full integration with business systems.
* Supporting and contributing to a continuous improvement culture within the planning function.
What you will need to be successful in this role:
* Excellent working knowledge of mainstream PPM software (e.g. Microsoft PWA, Primavera P6, or similar).
* Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies—formal qualifications such as Prince 2, APM PMQ, or equivalent experience preferred.
* Strong experience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and dashboarding.
* A good amount of experience in a planning or coordination role within automotive, aerospace, motorsport, or high-precision engineering/manufacturing.
* A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
* Clear and respectful communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
* Ability to work collaboratively across departments while managing shifting priorities.
* Committed to upholding Health & Safety standards and operating in a professional and compliant manner.
This is a full-time office-based role based at our campus in Silverstone, with additional requirement to travel to other locations where necessary.
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.
Aston Martin Formula One™ Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.