Technical Planning Manager - (programme plans/Microsoft Project/PAM)
Posted 2 weeks ago by GIOS Technology
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Technical Planning Manager role in Sheffield involves leading and managing complex programme plans under urgent timelines. The position requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outputs while effectively managing dependencies. Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential for developing and monitoring project schedules. The role demands strong planning and organizational skills, along with the ability to communicate progress to senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage large-scale programme plans, ensuring timelines are met and dependencies are effectively tracked.
- Maintain accountability for plan quality with a high level of attention to detail.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adherence to delivery schedules and resolve planning issues.
- Oversee dependency management and identify potential risks to timelines.
- Utilise Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules.
- Communicate progress updates and status reports to senior management and programme teams.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience managing complex programme plans.
- Expertise in Microsoft Project.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confident and assertive in holding teams accountable.
- Ability to understand technical language and solutions relevant to project delivery.
- Desirable Skills: Experience with HSBC and global teams. Familiarity with PAM tools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
I am hiring for, Job Title: Technical Planning Manager Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Planning Manager to lead and manage large, complex programme plans to urgent timescales. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and effective dependency management across the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage large-scale programme plans, ensuring timelines are met and dependencies are effectively tracked.
- Maintain accountability for plan quality with a high level of attention to detail.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adherence to delivery schedules and resolve planning issues.
- Oversee dependency management and identify potential risks to timelines.
- Utilise Microsoft Project to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules.
- Communicate progress updates and status reports to senior management and programme teams.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience managing complex programme plans.
- Expertise in Microsoft Project.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confident and assertive in holding teams accountable.
- Ability to understand technical language and solutions relevant to project delivery.
- Desirable Skills: Experience with HSBC and global teams. Familiarity with PAM tools.