Job Description:
Are you technically minded, good at solving problems and have experience in planning, scheduling or project controls using SAP, Dassian or P6? Is your ideal role system-focused but with a helpful approach to guide others through a transformation?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning System Specialist working within the Project Controls Office to provide complex technical and professional advice in support of Project Planning and Controls across UK Electronics. You will help to deliver a Project Controls and Planning solution with regard to SAP, P6 and Dassian, and contribute to the administration and management of business critical systems.
You will engage with users across the UK to resolve system issues, assist with deployment of planning capability and new ways of working, and develop professional standards to improve systems, processes and reporting using your technical expertise.
The role is a mixture of home based and onsite (UK-wide team so this can be your local Leonardo site).
1. Manage and maintain business critical Project Planning Systems for UK Electronics
2. Provide professional advice on Project Planning and Controls to the Integrated Project Teams, Functions and Lines of Business, in order to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
3. Assist in the development and audit of professional standards to support business adherence at all project stages
4. Contribute to the definition, delivery and improvement of Project Planning systems, processes, business reporting and training across UK Electronics
5. Coordinate changes from requirements capture to completion and delivery, to achieve required outputs to time, cost and quality standards
6. Make recommendations to support improved business effectiveness and decision making across UK Electronics.
7. Detailed understanding of Project Planning and Controls operation and business systems
8. Experience in the practical application of Project Controls in a business delivery environment
9. Good problem-solving skills, an approachable attitude and a desire to help users with the resolution of technical issues
10. Ability to influence and negotiate with others using facts and evidence to support line of reasoning
11. The confidence and ability to challenge/respond to challenge on professional or process issues
12. Experience in continuous improvement and problem solving techniques
13. An understanding of cross-functional / commercial business processes
14. Experience in a similar role at the early stages of solution implementation and change.
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
15. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
16. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
17. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
18. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
19. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
20. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
21. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
22. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
23. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below