PMO Programme Planner

We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a PMO Programme Planner to join our team, reporting to the ASTI PMO Lead. In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategic planning and prioritisation of all ASTI projects across Field Operations. You will collaborate closely with regional teams and a wide range of stakeholders to ensure regional work programmes are effectively prioritised, sequenced, and aligned with our commitments to the NGET Strategic Infrastructure team.

As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a blend of office and home working. It is a full-time position, though we are open to discussing flexible working patterns. We offer the flexibility to be based at one of our locations within the East Midlands, West Midlands, South West or South Wales. Some travel to other sites within our four licence areas will be needed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Gather, consolidate and continuously update the priority list of allocated ASTI projects incorporating new input and delays as required.
• Proactively collaborate with stakeholders including ASTI Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to drive strategic project prioritisation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Work with ASTI Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to create a comprehensive work programme that matches stakeholder and business needs, taking into account project timelines, budget constraints and resource availability shared by Project Managers.
• Assist in defining project resourcing strategy, working closely with Project Managers to optimise resource allocation across various projects and teams in alignment with business priorities.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams across NGED, ensuring alignment on project priorities, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with peers supporting other regions to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the ASTI programme planning process, implementing best practices to enhance overall programme delivery.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in programme/project planning within the utilities or energy sector, ideally gained within capital projects and preferably within electricity distribution.
• Proficiency in project planning tools and software, such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, interpret and use data to support effective decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and engage confidently with colleagues at all levels.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Operations, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred or equivalent experience.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required.

About The Company:

Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%).
• Annual Share Save plan.
• Life assurance x 4 annual salary.
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family.
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.

About Us:

We are National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.