Project Planner P6

As a Project Planner you will work with key stakeholders to capture the project work scope, in line with customer requirements. This could include the development of a Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Statement of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimate (BOE). · Facilitate the development and maintenance of a healthy and credible project schedule in line with the Submarines Planning & Scheduling Guidelines. · Ensure that all schedules are generated, maintained, and updated in line with the planning cycle. · Accountable for identifying schedule impact issues within the project and proactively pursue solutions within the baseline boundaries of quality, cost, and time. Also understanding any impacts to internal and external deliverables or dependencies. · Coordinate Live Progress Updates session to gather accurate project progress status information and update. · Analysis and production of monthly management information or reporting in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to milestone slippage, critical path analysis, resource demand & availability, float erosion, identification of schedule risks, issues, and opportunities. Undertake schedule variance analysis to identify and report deviations, triggering exception reports as appropriate. Identification & use of Earned Value Management techniques as be required. Who we are looking for · Security Check (SC) clearance, without any caveats to that clearance, is required. · An understanding of project management and the ability to maintain projects within a complex environment, using an Integrated Management System (IMS). · Strong knowledge and skills of scheduling software (Primavera P6) and subsequent functionality. · Awareness of (or willingness to learn) operating within an Earned Value Management (EVM) environment. · Ability to deliver accurate work within monthly reporting cycles, using initiative to prioritise project deadlines. · A desire / curiosity to reach out to key stakeholders and understand our business to build relationships. · Entry level qualification (HNC or Foundation Degree) desirable