Major Projects PMO Planning Lead

Description

• Establish and maintain an integrated portfolio-level schedule, ensuring robust governance and baseline control.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining P6 governance (access rights, global codes, calendars, layouts, etc). Lead and mentor a high-performing planning team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the PMO at executive boards, articulating schedule performance, risks, and mitigations
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to prevent schedule slippage.
• Oversee preparation, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules, including critical path and what-if scenario planning.
• Develop and establish a portfolio Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Provide strategic leadership for all programme planning and scheduling activities across major projects.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and planning governance processes.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule assurance techniques (e.g., DCMA 14-point assessment).
• Proven experience leading PMO planning within large-scale infrastructure or capital programmes.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, AMP, or PRINCE2.
• Expert in Primavera P6 (administration and super-user level).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with NEC contract planning clauses and regulatory reporting requirements.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance