Planning Manager

An Integrated Planning Manager builds and maintains an integrated schedule for the entire project. The Planning Manager : • Prepare and maintain the Schedule Management Plan (SMP) on behalf of the PMO Manager / Project Manager • Ensure a schedule tracking of all activities according to the anticipated progress review cycles (typically max. one month’s duration) • Own the Project schedule • Manage the schedule margin / float • Ensure an active Project schedule and interface management (internally & externally) – PMO Manager co-ordinates if assigned • Plan and schedule in accordance with the requirement of the contract and Project objectives, follow the processes, regulations and instructions as defined in the Project Management Plan • Ensure the integration of all detailed plans of different work packages, including suppliers and partners, into one coherent schedule • Set up and manage schedules (with those of subcontractors and suppliers integrated) • Handle resource loading of schedule plans • Identify and track critical paths • Track progress versus planning • Implement schedule changes, including the introduction of R&O mitigation activities, proposes changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities • Define milestones for tracking including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for milestone achievement • Perform milestone tracking in terms of milestone achievement and shifts. • Undertake 14pt schedule health checks each month and at baseline/rebaseline (DCMA) • Capture and maintain project Key Interface Dependencies (KIDs) – need dates versus planned – where required • Attend, support and report, when required, monthly project reviews (MPRs) The WP Planner reports operationally to the WP Leader (under the co-ordination of the PMO Manager when required, large PMO), and is responsible in their perimeter to: • Setup and management of integrated WP schedules (With those of subcontractors and suppliers integrated) • Identify and track critical paths • Track progress versus planning • Implement schedule changes, including the introduction of R&O mitigation activities, proposes changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities Manage the schedule margin / float • Manage the schedule margin / float • Support the Risk Management: proposes changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities • Define Project milestones for tracking and support WP Leaders in the reporting • Perform milestone tracking in terms of milestone achievement and shifts • Ensure that in the frame of the respective perimeter the process of scheduling synchronization between WPs is well deployed and properly managed (directly by the WP Leaders) • Work in close coordination with other WP Planners and WP Leaders to ensure integration of WP Schedule at Programme/Project level and not only locally • Work in close coordination with other WP Planners and WP Leaders to ensure optimization at Programme/Project level and not only locally • Facilitate the Escalation Process to facilitate integration and ask for arbitration if needed. Note: Active SC clearance is mandatory for this role About Us A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields: Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).

Location: Stevenage, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/29/2025