SC Cleared Programme Planner

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support a major transformation programme within NS&I.

Working within the Project and Programme Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in supporting Programme and Project Managers with the creation, maintenance and governance of programme plans, ensuring successful delivery against strategic objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale transformation programme and contribute to a complex organisational change initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage programme and project plans.
• Support Programme Managers and Directors in planning and delivery activities.
• Ensure programme teams understand project schedules, dependencies and milestones.
• Monitor progress against plans and highlight risks, issues and delays.
• Maintain planning standards, governance and reporting processes.
• Coordinate dependencies across multiple work streams and stakeholders.
• Provide accurate schedule reporting and forecasting to senior leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner or Senior Project Planner within complex transformation programmes.
• Strong planning and scheduling expertise using recognised project planning tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale programmes through PMO or Programme Management environments.
• Ability to manage dependencies, risks and critical path activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Active SC Clearance or ability to work in an SC-cleared environment.

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting organisations through large-scale migration or platform transformation programmes.
• Previous involvement in banking platform migrations or financial services transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within the financial services or banking sector.
• Experience delivering programmes within highly regulated environments.