TXM Recruit are looking for a Programme Planning Lead to work on a project with our current rail client for 6 months.
The role is based Newton Aycliffe/ home
Context and Summary
The Programme Planning Lead will be responsible for leading planning activities, creating and maintaining bid and project programmes.
Main Responsibilities
To lead planning activities within the assigned programme team, through bid and project lifecycles in association with the Programme Services Procedure and Programme Controls Procedure
To work closely with the Bid Manager, Programme Manager, and delivery function leads to ensure the timely production of programmes and plans required to support bid submissions
To work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, and delivery function leads to establish and maintain contract delivery programmes and plans as required to satisfy our contractual obligations
Effective coordination of; internal divisions and functions, subcontractors and all required stakeholders in relation to the development and management of contract delivery and bid programmes
To provide support to project delivery teams and stakeholders in ensuring that issues within the contract delivery programme are pro-actively highlighted, understood and solutions are identified
To produce reports and dashboards as required to effectively communicate programme compliance and status to Hitachi and external stakeholders
To establishing programme baselines and thereafter evaluating the potential effect of risks and changes
To support the Programme Planning Lead in the preparation and maintenance of resource and capacity forecasts and programmes across the scope of responsibilities for the Projects team
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Key Skills & Experience - Essential Requirements
Formal Primavera P6 training foundation and advanced level.
Experienced and skilled in the use of Primavera P6 to develop, change and integrate complex project schedules into an integrated plan using Critical Path Analysis in a technical environment
Self-starter with ability to develop strong, constructive and focused relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all organisation levels
Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analysing and providing innovative solutions to planning, scheduling and performance reporting problems.
Experience and evidence of successful conflict resolution.
Experience and evidence of working with major sub-contractors.
Experience coaching and mentoring team members.
Experienced in de-escalating high pressure situations.
Flexibility to travel around Company locations as required, potentially including international locations
Able to represent the Company in a professional manner at all times
Formal project management training
Desirable Requirements
Formal Primavera Risk Analysis training or other QSRA tools
Experienced and skilled in the use of Acumen Fuse or other quantitative risk analysis tools to conduct detailed schedule risk reviews
Bi or multi-lingual – English/Japanese/Italian
Project delivery experience, within the UK railway industry.
Experience in use of Power Bi, development of Macros and Visual Basics to manage large volumes of data
Person Specification
Motivated and can work with minimum supervision
Ability to prioritize and juggle tasks in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment
The emotional intelligence to effectively manage different personality types.
Excellent communication and team-building skills
Good organisation/time management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Calm and measured in pressured situations
A team player
Excited by challenges and problem solving