PMO Programme Planner

Location: Bristol or Castle Donnington (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 12 Months

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of utility management? Our client, a leading organization in the utilities industry, is seeking a talented PMO Programme Planner to join their Future Capability Team. This is your chance to make a real impact through strategic planning and effective project prioritization!

What You'll Do: As a Programme Planner, you will be integral to the strategic planning and execution of research, development, and rollout programs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prioritization & Sequencing: Support activities to ensure that work programs are effectively prioritized and sequenced to deliver maximum benefits.
• Project Governance: Assure acceptable governance of individual projects.
• Performance Reporting: Report on project and roadmap performance, providing valuable insights to the team and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment on project priorities, timelines, and resources.

Your Role in the Future Capability Team:

• Gather and consolidate the status and forecast benefits of the project portfolio.
• Assist in defining project resourcing strategies, optimizing resource allocation based on business priorities.
• Maintain tools for tracking and reporting projects, including financials, deliverables, risks, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance overall program delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a mix of office and home working arrangements, with flexibility in your working pattern.
• Location: Ideally based in Bristol or Pegasus, but we are open to considering other locations within the license area.
• Dynamic Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in the utilities sector.

What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience in a programme planning or project management role within the utilities or energy sector, ideally in electricity distribution.
• Strong analytical skills to gather, analyze, and interpret data for informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be equally considered.
• Proficiency in Programme and Project Management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and Microsoft applications.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about driving efficiency and delivering impactful projects in the utilities industry, we'd love to hear from you! Join our client in shaping a sustainable and innovative future.

Apply Today! Take the first step towards an exciting career with a forward-thinking organization. Submit your application and be part of a team that's committed to excellence and innovation.

Embrace the challenge and help us shape the future! Your journey starts here.

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