Senior Project Planner

Lead and coordinate the end-to-end lifecycle of planning and schedule management in support of programme capture and execution. Refine and manage the Integrated Master Plan for LMUK SS' contract renewal effort. Lead proposal preparation planning, including development of planning artefacts for solicitation response. Interfaces with program management, senior management and the contractual customer as the programs planning integrator.

Manage the validation of cost and schedule integration for effective program performance management. Proactively identify commercial risks, establish mitigation strategies, and adjust timelines as needed Gather progress data and generate robust reports tracking actuals against baseline forecasts. Ensure all deliverables are compliant with LM's command media.

Manage the resolution of schedule conflicts, develops and implements work-around strategies and tactical alternatives. Support to business rhythms. Manage the generation of Schedule Information for client and management reviews.

Significant experience as Senior Project Planner or similar Project Planning role Experience of Microsoft Project, or similar Project Planning software Experience of managing Resource loaded Schedules Awareness of Earned Value Management and Critical Path Management A confident individual who will ensure that best planning practice is always adhered to, even in occasional pressurised situations Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and processes Experienced in Earned Value Management Experience of cost planning & reporting Background in Defence, MoD, or other complex engineering environments