Develop, maintain, and assure programme and portfolio-level plans
Collate, analyse, and challenge schedules
Produce high-quality executive reporting
Capita is seeking a Lead Programme Planner to provide expert planning and scheduling support across complex programmes and portfolios within its Pensions Solutions division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, advanced proficiency in MS Project, and strong stakeholder management skills
Job Summary
As Lead Programme Planner, you will provide expert planning and scheduling support across complex programmes and portfolios.
You will operate at programme and portfolio level, creating robust, integrated plans that provide clear visibility of delivery progress, risks, and dependencies for senior internal and external stakeholders.
Capita Pension Solutions offers remote working, competitive salary, 23 days’ holiday, paid volunteering day, and generous family leave policies.
Matching Summary
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Capita is seeking a Lead Programme Planner to provide expert planning and scheduling support across complex programmes and portfolios within its Pensions Solutions division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, advanced proficiency in MS Project, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop, maintain, and assure programme and portfolio-level plans
Collate, analyse, and challenge schedules
Produce high-quality executive reporting
Identify, capture, and track dependencies
Facilitate programme and planning workshops
Subject-matter expert for MS Project
Nice-to-have
Coach and support colleagues in planning techniques
Collaborate across programmes, portfolios, and delivery teams
Key Requirements
Extensive experience in planning and scheduling
Advanced proficiency in MS Project
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experience in defining, maintaining, and improving planning best practice