PMO Planner
What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Capital Delivery team of course!
Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding and water quality. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.
It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.
Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a PMO Project Planner to support our vitally important PMO team.
Are you an experienced Project Planner looking to support critical projects in the water industry?
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Reporting to the Senior PMO planning manager, the project planner will develop, manage, and report on project plans and schedules on behalf of programme and project managers in order to meet the overall requirements of the business. You will adhere to an implement PMO planning policies and procedures, support the provision of resource management and report actual performance and variance against plan and forecast outcomes. You will monitor and audit supplier schedules and ensure suppliers planning processes comply with Severn Trent’s procedures. You will support the change control process by providing analysis of proposals and identifying risks and opportunities, and you will become a key member of the project delivery team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
You will have relevant experience in the successful scheduling of project and programme plans, and experience in PMO related activities. You will have an excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft project, as well as various Microsoft work packages. You will have a significant knowledge and understanding of project and contract management and excellent financial and commercial awareness.
You will have excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be a forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment. You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity, and have a good grasp of the bigger picture, seeking opportunities to contribute to the wider agenda.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
We do more, because we care.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.
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