Overview
In this role, you will lead planning activities for projects, programmes and portfolios to ensure realistic and credible delivery plans. You’ll collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to align activity with outcomes and provide data-driven insights for decision-making. You’ll challenge assumptions, advise on planning approaches, and help optimise delivery across transformational and business change initiatives. This position offers the chance to apply advanced planning skills within HMRC’s delivery community and contribute to large-scale improvements. You will work in a mission-driven, collaborative environment that values robust planning and delivery excellence.
Pay / Benefits
- Civil Service Pension scheme contributions
- Flexible and Hybrid Working
- Generous leave allowance (25–30 days)
- Pension contributions (Alpha)
- Family friendly policies
- Coaching and development
Responsibilities
- Lead planning activity with project/programme/portfolio teams to develop credible plans and schedules
- Develop and maintain work breakdown structures and integrated schedules with activities, milestones, dependencies, constraints and resources
- Monitor progress, identify slippage and risks, and provide information to support decision-making
- Challenge planning assumptions and ensure plans are realistic and aligned with outcomes
- Support change control and assess impact of changes on baselines
- Identify opportunities to optimise delivery through resource smoothing/levelling and rescheduling
- Provide planning advice and promote good practice across the delivery lifecycle
- Build relationships with stakeholders and planning colleagues to ensure requirements are understood and met
Key requirements
- Experience of developing/maintaining integrated plans across the delivery lifecycle
- Experience in creating WBS and identifying activities, milestones, dependencies, constraints and resources
- Experience analysing schedule performance and recommending action
- Experience applying change control to baselines
- Experience using planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera, ServiceNow)
- Experience using planning and performance data for informed decision-making
- Evidence of influencing stakeholders and providing credible planning advice in complex environments
- Collaborative working style
- Constructive challenge and influencing others
- Strong communication of planning concepts to diverse audiences
- Microsoft Project
- Oracle Primavera
- ServiceNow
Project Planner in Worthing employer: United Kingdom Government
At HM Revenue and Customs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous professional development. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a dynamic environment while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee growth. With a focus on meaningful work and a supportive team atmosphere across various UK locations, HMRC is dedicated to helping you thrive in your career.
