As a Programme Planner, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality, integrated programme schedules that provide a single, reliable view of delivery progress.

You will use evidence-based planning techniques to ensure clarity across milestones, dependencies, risks, and overall programme confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated programme and project schedules using DXC standard planning tools.
• Align milestones and deliverables with contractual commitments across the programme.
• Monitor progress and produce insightful reporting, dashboards, and schedule analysis.
• Manage baselines, stage gates, and change control in line with governance standards.
• Facilitate planning workshops and collaborate closely with delivery teams, PMO, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage schedule risks, issues, and cross-workstream dependencies.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tooling, and reporting capability.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong capability with planning and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, PowerBI, Excel).
• Knowledge of programme and project methodologies such as MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

Desirable Skills

• Professional project or programme management certifications.
• Experience working within enterprise PMO environments.
• Exposure to automated reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile planning techniques.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, reliable programme schedules that drive informed decision-making.
• Clear and insightful reporting that supports delivery confidence.
• Strong management of dependencies and schedule risks.
• Continuous improvement in planning practices across the programme.