MS Project Programme Planner - SC Cleared

Our client require an experienced SC Cleared Microsoft Planning Engineer to support the effective planning of new IT projects being introduced as part of a 4 year programme of work. This work is outside IR35/Off payroll legislation does not apply. The MS Programme Planner main effort will be to provide programme planning support around production and maintaining level 2, 1 & O plans. Tasks: Establishing and maintaining the Integrated End-2-End Programme Plan, Holding teams accountable for regular updates to the Project and Programme plans, Maintain Programme dependency and milestones tracking to feed Programme reporting, Generating Management Information (MI) reports, Provide planning guidance and support to all workstreams, Establish and maintain a standard set of reporting tools and templates in line with Programme governance needs, Drive the adoption of Planning and Reporting standards across the Programme. Essential skills and experience: Experience of working as an experience Programme Planner on large scale, complex IT programme(s). Extremely proficient in MS Project including dependency management and critical path tracking although Primveara P6 planner with MS Project skills will be considered, Experience of driving multiple suppliers to ensure the master, Programme plan (and associated reporting artefacts) are provided in line with regular governance cycles, Experience in generating Management Information (MI) reports, ideally automatically, for multiple audiences including project reviews, programme delivery review, leadership team and board executives, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, providing effective summaries & briefings for all stakeholders including material which could be used for external audiences, Ability to be proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing their own time and priorities effectively, Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at every level within an organisation, Close attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective processes. Desirable: Understanding of a range of structured programme and project management methodologies including Agile and PRINCE2, Experience of planning within the context of multiple commercial constructs with multiple suppliers. Candidates must hold SC level security clearance or be able to achieve the required level.