Planner

Description:

Planner - Water AMP 8

Location: Reading (Flexible Hybrid)
Work Type: Full-time Contract

We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support programme delivery within a PMO environment. This role will focus on developing and maintaining integrated schedules, ensuring strong governance, and providing clear visibility of programme performance, costs, risks, and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain programme schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Create a single, integrated programme view aligned with client systems (SAP).
Apply governance and assurance processes to ensure accurate reporting of deliverables, risks, and opportunities.
Challenge programme data to ensure alignment with business strategy and accuracy of information.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the programme and wider organisation.
Monitor and align cost forecasts, budgets, and actuals, including VOWD reporting.
Support baseline management and cost profile reviews with senior programme stakeholders.
Work with benefits and change teams to track and report programme benefits and regulatory commitments.
Provide support and training to PMO teams to improve planning capability and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in programme or project planning.
Proven experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Experience working with SAP for programme or cost management.
Strong understanding of programme governance, planning, and reporting processes.
Professional membership or certification (e.g., APM, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, ITIL).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to analyse data and clearly present insights to senior stakeholders.
Confident working in fast-paced environments and driving delivery outcomes