Lead Project Planner - Scotstoun, United Kingdom - BAE Systems

BAE Systems

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Scotstoun, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Lead Project Planner / Scheduler

Job title:
Lead Project Planner / Scheduler

Location:
Scotstoun, we also offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience with overtime opportunities also available

What you'll be doing:

Leading the creation and maintenance of project plans for the project/or restructuring existing project plans following major change, including base lining / rebase lining
Responsible for delivery of an enabled network schedule in line with the Integrated Master Schedule, declared cardinal dates and Quarterly lookahead aspirations
Responsible for the allocation of task budgets & alignment of work scope budgets with Project/CAM (Control Account Manager) targets
Accountable for maintaining quality standards within Plans and compliance to governance measures
Providing key support and guidance to the Control Account and Delivery Managers through regular engagement and a visible presence as the project moves through the project lifecycle
Be informed and able to validate, advise & challenge progress & completion forecasts, identifying schedule risk and required enablers
Supporting the governance, guidance and tuition of other members of the project planning team, in all topics associated with project planning, including toolset functionality and capability
Operating in this capacity may require the individual to act as adviser to, and deputy for the Project Planning Manager

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS) (Product Breakdown Structure)
Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of Primavera P
Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder relationship management background
Experience in Defence or related complex Engineering or Production environment
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems
Strong analytical skills and capable of assessing complex data and communicating it to senior management

Desirable:

Detailed knowledge of the business phases of Engineering, Supply Chain, Build, Commissioning and Acceptance
Experience of coaching and developing others in planning structures and principles

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.

You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.

The Scheduling team:

The Scheduling team offers exciting career opportunities in this critical skill area and associated development activity. In this role you will be a key part of the PMO delivering on a fast paced programme.

Why BAE Systems?
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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Job Pgrm/Proj. Management

Primary LocationGB-SCO-GLG-Scotstoun

Closing Date 31/Mar/23, 5:59:00 PM