PMO Planning Consultant

Empowering projects in a complex world.

Are you ready to start a vital role in shaping our exciting Portfolios, Programmes and Projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

As a Consultant Programme and Project Planner in Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology (ADS&T), you'll be part of our PMO Services and Solutions Practice. In your role you will be working with our clients, suppliers, and AtkinsRéalis teams to enable and achieve maximum benefits from digital transformation and innovative operations.

With exciting opportunities across the UK, we are looking to attract the brightest and best talent and have roles suitable for candidates who have a specialist in Planning and Scheduling in transformation and/or engineering/infrastructure delivery and a background in PMO, and/or Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (across all delivery methodologies).

We provide consulting services across the entire project lifecycle across our key sectors: aviation, defence,security,critical national infrastructure and local and central government. We also collaborate with our colleagues in other parts of the AtkinsRéalis business world-wide. We solve the most interesting challenges facing organisations today by promoting an innovative and collaborative culture.

When you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. Simply put, this a great place to be.

Your purpose:

You will provide consultancy advice on planning and scheduling best practice, facilitate workshops as well as building, analysing, and maintaining schedules on behalf of the schedule owner. At Programme level, you will provide quality assurance across the delivery landscape in line with the chosen methodology and against approved planning standards. At Portfolio level, you will ensure alignment of critical milestones aligned to strategic objectives. You will also provide training and coaching to our wider Project Management community where appropriate to help upskill colleagues.

• Advise and support clients and colleagues on planning best practice and delivery methodology.
• Create, review, maintain and administer Portfolio/ Programme/Project schedules.
• Identify and maintain dependencies across the delivery environment – often interacting with Agile delivery at Project level.
• Input to and review of management products relevant to the schedules. Support the schedule update process.
• Conduct analysis and assurance activities.
• Lead/facilitate planning workshops and training sessions.
• Proactively identify and progress opportunities to add value to strategic and tactical decision making.
• Use an understanding of the aspects of both ‘traditional’ and Agile projects to advise on the most appropriate planning practices.
• Support resource utilisation and planning analysis where appropriate.

What you can bring:

• Planning and scheduling experience in transformation and/or engineering/infrastructure markets such as defence, security, government and critical national infrastructure is essential.
• A solid understanding of one or more project and programme management methodologies.Practical and formal experience of both waterfall and Agile planning principles and methods.
• Consultancy and communication skills to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence and advise.
• A current understanding and working knowledge of the latest trends in planning practices, including one or more planning methodologies.
• Primavera (P6) and / or Microsoft Project and / or Jira to an advanced level (formal and/or comparable experience).
• An understanding of Agile delivery tools.An analytical thinker with creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Experience or knowledge of concepts such as resourcing and resource levelling, progress measurement, earned value analysis, completion forecasting and status reporting.
• Demonstrable report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop effective communication channels with key stakeholders.Work as part of a team, sharing ideas and aiming for planning excellence.
• Ability to deliver effective training and coaching sessions to aid adoption and maturity of planning practices.

Why AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Within ADS&T, we have signed the "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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