
Project Planner - ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), MS Project
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment
£430 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
City of London, UK
Summary: The role of Project Planner involves providing expertise in ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) to establish project structures and workflows, enabling effective reporting and dashboard creation for a high-profile consulting firm. The position requires a strong background in project planning and management, particularly with ADO, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The role is initially for 6 months and offers a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise in ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) and set up project structures.
- Enable work breakdown structure leading to reports and dashboard creation.
- Set up tickets and plan project tasks effectively.
- Align structured task workflows with project plans.
- Integrate ADO within project planning and reporting environments.
- Manage project data using ADO for visibility and traceability.
- Create reports and dashboards for project tracking.
- Utilize Jira/MS Project for project structures.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage relationships.
- Apply Agile and Scrum methodologies in project management.
- Adapt to hybrid working arrangements as needed.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Project Planner/PMO with ADO expertise.
- Familiarity with Epics, Features, User Stories, Scope Items, and Tasks.
- Experience in setting up tickets and planning.
- Proficient in structured task workflows and project alignment.
- Experience in integrating ADO within project environments.
- Knowledge of project data management using ADO.
- Experience in creating reports and dashboards.
- Familiarity with Jira/MS Project.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Flexible approach to hybrid working.
Salary (Rate): 430
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Consulting