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Project Planner - Major Programme Delivery Location: Warwick, or Wokingham (Hybrid)Working Pattern: Full Time, 6 Month Contract, plus extensions Remuneration: £500 per day, via Umbrella Company We are seeking a skilled Project Planner to join our Transformation & Major Projects Directorate. This role is central to delivering high-impact initiatives across a diverse programme portfolio. If you thrive in structured environments and enjoy bringing clarity to complex projects, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead planning activities including scheduling, risk analysis, baseline management, and critical path analysis.Develop and maintain integrated project plans with input from subject matter experts.Monitor progress, manage change control, and ensure alignment with programme outcomes.Facilitate productive planning sessions with stakeholders and workstream leads.Advise on planning tools and methodologies (e.g. MS Project, POL).Ensure dependencies are identified and managed across workstreams.Support risk identification and mitigation planning.Contribute to PMO tasks and lead workshops when required. About You You are a detail-oriented planner with a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach. You bring: Proven experience in planning roles, ideally within large or complex programmes.Strong technical expertise in MS Project and other planning tools.Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Experience in producing visual reports to communicate timelines, risks, and progress. <strong