Planning Manager

Description:

Due to future projects and work load, we are looking for a Planning Manager to work alongside Project Managers, PMO teams, ensuring schedules and work packages are maintained across the entire project life-cycle. Reporting to the Head of PMO, you will join a small, friendly, team that looks after Earth Observation, Science and Exploration in the UK and be functionally embedded within the assigned project.

Responsibilities include:
 

• Own the project schedule - planning, flagging risks, resource loading, progress vs planning, ensure the PMO and Project teams are aware of pertinent information
• Ensure a schedule tracking of all activities according to the anticipated progress review cycles (typically max. one month’s duration)
• Ensure an active Project schedule and interface management (internally & externally) - PMO Manager co-ordinates if assigned
• Ensure the integration of all detailed plans of different work packages, including suppliers and partners, into one coherent schedule
• Define milestones for tracking including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for milestone achievement
   

Requirements:
 

• Passionate about sharing knowledge and communicating the importance of schedules for a successful project
• Standard scheduling tools (e.g. Unified Planning, MS Project, Premavira
• Working in international teams and environments