Our client is a Global IT Systems Integrator who requires PMO resources to be based from their customer site in London and require NPPV.
START: ASAP
RATE: £400 - £450 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35)
CLEARANCE: NPPV & CTC
LOCATION: LONDON
The Programme Planner is responsible for creating, maintaining, and controlling integrated programme schedules that provide a clear, accurate, and trusted view of delivery progress. Acting as the single source of truth for milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery confidence, this role ensures alignment across projects and supports effective decision making.
We're looking for a Programme Planner to build, maintain, and control integrated programme schedules that give delivery teams a clear, reliable view of progress. You'll use evidence based planning to create a single source of truth for milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery confidence.
What you'll do:
* Develop and maintain programme and project schedules using DXC standard planning tools.
* Map milestones and deliverables to contract requirements and ensure alignment across the programme.
* Monitor progress, update plans, and produce reporting packs, dashboards, and schedule insights.
* Manage stage gates, baselines, and change control, ensuring governance standards are met.
* Facilitate planning workshops and engage closely with project teams, PMO, and senior stakeholders.
* Identify and manage schedule risks, issues, and cross workstream dependencies.
* Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting.
What you'll bring
* Experience in programme or portfolio planning in complex, multi project environments.
* Strong skills with planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, PowerBI, Excel).
* Knowledge of project and programme methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2, Agile).
* Excellent communication, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
What will make you stand out from the crowd over in addition to the above
* Professional project/programme management certifications.
* Experience of complex programmes in a BPO contract setting
* Experience in enterprise PMO environments and/or automated reporting.
* Familiarity with Agile planning techniques.
What success looks like: Reliable, accurate programme schedules; insightful reporting; strong dependency and risk management; and improved delivery confidence across the programme. Suitable candidates must be able to achieve UK National Security Vetting
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.
An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
