Programme Planner
Posted Today by Sanderson Government & Defence
£450 Per day
Outside
Remote
London, UK
Summary: The Programme Planner role involves overseeing the successful delivery of a programme by managing the programme plan, monitoring progress against milestones, and ensuring alignment between project and programme-level plans. The position requires strong organisational skills and proactive management to support overall programme success. The role is remote with occasional requirements in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in programme management within complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and manage the programme plan, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Monitor delivery against key programme milestones and critical path items, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Support workstream-level planning, ensuring individual projects are aligned with the broader programme objectives.
- Act as a central point of coordination between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure seamless programme execution.
- Provide regular reporting on programme status, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Facilitate programme-level governance, including meetings, documentation, and decision tracking.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in programme management, ideally within complex, multi-project environments.
- Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to monitor and interpret programme metrics to inform decision-making.
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Project Management
Job Title:
Programme Planner
Location:
Remote/London
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Programme Manager to oversee the successful delivery of the programme. The role involves managing the programme plan, monitoring progress against key milestones, and ensuring alignment between project- and programme-level plans to support overall programme success.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and manage the programme plan, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Monitor delivery against key programme milestones and critical path items, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
Support workstream-level planning, ensuring individual projects are aligned with the broader programme objectives.
Act as a central point of coordination between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure seamless programme execution.
Provide regular reporting on programme status, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.
Facilitate programme-level governance, including meetings, documentation, and decision tracking.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in programme management, ideally within complex, multi-project environments.
Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies.
Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to monitor and interpret programme metrics to inform decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in delivering large-scale change or IT programmes.
PRINCE2, MSP, or PMP certification.
Experience in aligning programme delivery with business strategy.
Salary and Benefits:
£450 per day outside IR35
Competitive benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and growth
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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