IT Demand Planner

A major Utilities client is looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join a large-scale, complex programme environment within an Digital andamp; IT function. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and managing the forward demand planning capability-ensuring that business needs are aligned with delivery timelines, resource capacity, and strategic priorities. You''ll be responsible for creating and maintaining a centralised demand plan that enables a lean, efficient organisation capable of adapting to changing business requirements. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement across technical, delivery, and business teams, as well as external partners. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a central Demand Plan across 12, 6, and 3-month planning horizons Collaborate across Digital andamp; IT, business teams, and external partners to gather inputs and align on priorities Balance resource capacity (internal teams, suppliers, and partners) against business demand Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and dependencies within the demand plan Provide clear scheduling recommendations to support effective and timely delivery Ensure alignment with financial constraints, delivery priorities, and organisational objectives Drive governance and planning frameworks (eg ITIL, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies) Support environment and infrastructure planning, including upgrades and improvements Ensure compliance with ..... full job details .....