SC Cleared Planning & Scheduling Lead

There is a requirement to recruit a Planning and Scheduling Lead for the Cyber Resilience Programme. Reporting into the Programme Management Office we are searching for an individual who can create and support the ongoing maintenance and delivery of schedules for the MOD. The Planning & Scheduling lead will support the Project Managers and Senior Crown Servants within the Programme to review the quality of plans being developed, ensure delivery plans are aligned to the MOD standards and provide coaching and support creating schedules.This role is for a highly motivated experienced planner who has excellent stakeholder management skills and is able to present and explain their plans to senior members within the MOD.ResponsibilitiesSupport the production of project schedules within Project Online (POL) for a number of projects which vary in size and complexity.Provide guidance and support to the Project Managers in assigning the appropriate levels of milestones to support 3* to project level reporting and monitoring progress.Review and quality check project milestones and schedules and that they reflect the right level of details in wording and language.Provide support and guidance to Project Managers on how to align their plans to the wider programme and to MOD standards.Engage and present the project schedules to senior members of the MOD as needed.Support all levels of reporting, including Theme Boards and various Programme Boards.Support the Business Change Managers and Project Managers in undertaking impact assessments to support the change process.Working with Risk Lead, carry out Schedule Risk Analyses to support business cases.High level of competence in Project Online.High level of competence in MS Project.Competent user of MS Office and associated tools, including Power BI.Creative and flexible approach to presenting and reporting schedule information.Strong stakeholder and communications skills.Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.Working knowledge of MOD and Government agencies.Location:WFH but some travel to Corsham and London
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