Project Planner
12 month contract
Outside IR35
SC clearance required
A leading Defence company specialising in Electronic Warfare products is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their team on a contract basis within the Defence & Security sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Lead Schedule Manager within the Programme Operations core function of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) Domain Project Management Office (DPMO).
- Develop, maintain, and update Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines.
- Identify and flag scheduling criticalities such as conflicts and delays.
- Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
- Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE).
- Identify potential risks and opportunities related to project schedules.
- Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
- Review and validate project assumptions regularly.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence.
- Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognised methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
- Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements.
- Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimisation and conflict resolution.
If you are a proficient Project Planner with experience in Defence & Security, and are looking for a challenging role within an innovative team, we would love to hear from you.
