IT Programme Planner

Programme Planner Interim. Location: Birmingham - hybrid working, with 1 day per week onsite Contract Length: 9-12 months Rate: £30 per hour via umbrella company IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Programme Planner to support the successful delivery of a complex programme. You will work closely with project managers, senior stakeholders and delivery teams to develop, maintain and monitor detailed programme plans. The role will focus on defining key milestones, activities, dependencies, resources and outputs, ensuring progress is effectively tracked throughout the programme lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and monitor detailed programme plans and schedules. Identify key milestones, tasks, activities, dependencies and critical paths. Track programme progress and provide clear updates to project managers and senior stakeholders. Analyse planning data to identify risks, issues, trends and delivery opportunities. Support the resolution of scheduling conflicts, delays and resource constraints. Work with stakeholders to ensure plans are comprehensive, realistic and aligned with programme objectives. Provide advice on appropriate planning approaches, tools, processes and reporting. Introduce and promote best-practice planning standards, templates and controls. Support resource and capacity planning across the programme. Help develop planning capability through guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing. Essential Experience ..... full job details .....