Lead Project Planner
BAE Systems
Lead Project Planner
£53000
BAE Systems, Scotstoun, Glasgow City
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c50db8787633402d934e6196b7079f81
Full Job Description
- Leading the creation and maintenance of project plans for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programmes and/or restructuring existing project plans following major change, including base lining/re-base lining
- 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. Will have line management responsibility to small team
- Operating in this capacity will require the individual to act as adviser to, and deputy for the Project Planning manager
- Acting as focal point for communication on the plan(s), both internal and external stakeholders from UK and Canada
- Monitoring the plans to ensure that a common approach to structure is being adopted, based on Naval Ships processes, and challenge non-compliances
- Breakdown/partition the high levels plan, maintaining the declared key dates, to produce the integrated lower-level plans as definition is made available, consistent with the lifecycle stage of the programme
- Verifying that functional outputs comply with business quality standards
Experience planning with High Value Complex projects across various stages of the lifecycle - Demonstrates advanced IT skills and is proficient in the use of appropriate packages (Primavera, MS Office, etc)
- A professional Project Management Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification or another appropriate professional body, or be willing to work towards accreditation
- Experience with Earned Value Management and Critical Path Management
- Line Management experience within a small Planning team
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 incentive.
Desirable:
The Scheduling Team:
You will be joining a team of experienced planners and be a key part of the PMO delivering on a fast-paced programme with exciting career opportunities in this critical skill area and associated development activity. You'll gain valuable insight into the intricacies of our business and have the chance to expand your professional network in this industry. This position offers exceptional prospects for career advancement and growth, complemented by comprehensive support from BAE Systems, including opportunities for additional qualifications and training.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.