The programme planner will work with the Head of PMO to develop and build a programme plan with the purpose of documenting all the outcomes of the programme. The role will involve working with Workstream delivery leads to establish, maintain and actively use programme and workstream plans to manage and control programme delivery. This will include documenting key milestones, programme and workstream dependencies, assumptions and constraints and produce all reference documentation. The role will also include working with various delivery leads and/or project managers to ensure that their project plans follow the programme standards and provide the level of details and granularity to manage interdependencies. Essential Skills and Experience Required

• Over 7 years of experience in programme planning with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the PMO function as a planner in a programme with the annual budget of over £25 million
• Highly proficient in the use of project planning software e.g., MS Project plan and agile software development and implementation tools e.g., JIRA
• Ability to analyse complex programmes and projects and report information in a range of formats
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and be able to present complex or sensitive information effectively
• Ability to produce professional quality written documents covering their area of responsibility for various governance forums e.g., the programme board, and the steering board

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