Project Planner

Telford, Shropshire
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Challenger 3 programme is in the process of launching a new project to deliver the demonstration and manufacturing phases of a new sub-system, which supports the overall programme aims and future business strategy for RBSL. The individual in this role will operate the Planning, Monitoring and Controlling (PM&C) processes of both the demonstration and manufacturing phases of this new project. This includes liaising with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing and quality activities in the programme.

They would have a level of specialist knowledge in one or more areas of project management practice, and are expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application.

Key Stakeholders for the role include (but are not limited to)

• Project Managers
• Lead Planners and Project Controls Manager
• Procurement Managers
• Manufacturing Manager
• Quality Manager
• Engineering Managers
• Project Director
• Project Control Manager
• Control Account Managers
• Technical Project Management Team
• Project Professionals

Position Duties and Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for:

• Generation and maintenance of the project schedules within the programme, working with Engineering Leads and Project Managers, Lead Planner.
• Support the integration of the project schedules to an integrated project plan
• Support the Programme resource demand process
• Assistance with the generation of project reporting data
• Involvement in the identification , of mitigation actions for scheduling issues
• Support the production and on-time delivery of Project Management deliverables as defined in the project management plan.
• Other ad-hoc duties to support the Lead Planner and PCM as when required
• Manage internal stakeholders

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• APM PMQ or equivalent qualification (desirable)
• Experience within project management
• Planning or Scheduling experience within a project environment (Essential)
• Good understanding and experience of a range of Project Management tools, techniques and practices, risk and issue management, change control, budgeting, forecasting and project controls (Desirable)
• Experience of influencing internal stakeholders to achieve business success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail.
• Driven self-starter.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance up to six times annual salary
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska