Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier, is looking for a Project Planner to join them on an initial 6-month contract at their site in Greenford.
Key skills required for this role:
* Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to obtain full SC Clearance.
* 6-month initial contract.
* IR35 status is yet to be determined; rates are open to negotiation.
* 4-5 days a week onsite in Greenford.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost, and resources.
* Compile reports to ensure the project manager and team have up-to-date and accurate information.
* Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner, and communicated at all relevant levels.
* Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis.
* Work with cross-functional teams to support the planning process.
* Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders.
* Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly, including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflict.
* Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews.
* Application and reporting of EVM & CPA.
* Understanding Risk and Opportunity management, including QSRA techniques.
* The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements.
* Support bid and proposal planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification).
* Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge.
* Preferably a full member of the APM.
* Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry.
* Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS - Product Breakdown Structure).
* Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and Primavera P6 planning tools is essential.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations.
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence.
* Familiarity with project lifecycle management techniques.
* Risk, Earned Value Management, and Critical Path awareness.
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