Lead Planner in Southampton

Lead Planner – Technology & Data Programme Location: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Planner to take ownership of integrated planning across a complex technology and data transformation programme. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring alignment across domains, suppliers, and delivery teams while maintaining a clear, executable end-to-end plan. Initial Focus (First 3 Months) * Define and implement the integrated planning strategy and operating model * Establish planning standards, governance cadence, and reporting frameworks * Build the baseline integrated delivery plan across technology, data, and suppliers * Set up RAID processes, dependency mapping, and critical path visibility * Identify sequencing risks, interdependencies, and delivery constraints * Align stakeholders and embed planning tools, controls, and processes Key Responsibilities * Lead and govern integrated planning across all programme domains * Maintain a single, consolidated view of delivery across teams and suppliers * Manage dependencies, critical path, risks, and ongoing re-planning * Ensure planning assumptions, risks, and decisions are reflected in delivery plans * Drive cross-domain coordination and resolve planning conflicts * Provide consolidated reporting, insights, and recommendations to governance forums * Support PI planning, release planning, environment and test planning * Oversee cross-supplier delivery alignment and integrated execution Key Interfaces * Delivery & Assurance Leads * Domain Delivery Managers and Squad Leads * Business Analysis, Design, and Test Leads * Environment and Release Management teams * Programme / PMO stakeholders About You * Proven experience leading planning on large-scale technology programmes * Strong understanding of dependencies, critical path, and integrated delivery models * Experience working across multiple suppliers and complex ecosystems * Skilled in governance, stakeholder engagement, and programme reporting * Familiar with Agile / SAFe and traditional delivery frameworks #J-18808-Ljbffr