P6 Engineering Project Planning Manager

P6 Engineering Project Planning Manager Located on site in Derby 4.5 days per week6 month plus rolling contract £neg - Inside IR35ClientYou will be working with one of the regions major employers on a high profile project. Purpose to; Develop and update Product Development Schedule for the scope on the major joint venture project.Collect, analyse, and present the time related project information KPIs and Earned Value ManagementSupport decision making process of the CoD team to reach On Time Delivery (OTD) performanceSynchronise schedules with stakeholdersManage project scheduling documentationResponsibilitiesApply the company's time management processesPromote the time management practices and culture in the project teamDevelop quality schedules in line with the AT DFQ process.Participate in or ensure the validation of the baseline schedule.Contribute to the development of the Project Time Management Plan.Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions.Ensure the alignment of commitments from both internal and external stakeholders and manage schedule interfaces.Update both internal and external schedules punctually and in accordance with the standards set out in the Time Management Plan.Identify critical paths and potential delays.Collaborate with the project team to identify and monitor risks and opportunities related to the on-time delivery of the project.Prepare schedule and progress reports, including time-related KPIs, and analyse gaps between the actual progress and the baseline.Contribute to Earned Value Management by providing physical progress in collaboration with Finance Controllers.Offer support to teams on any schedule-related issues.Performance measurement in contract or program execution:Timely updates of schedule and time related KPIsTimely updates of schedule related documentsMaintain the schedule in line with defined quality metrics and Earned Value target.Experience:Mandatory:Project management or technical roles in safety critical industries supporting new product introduction projectsIdeally Engineering or Business Management related Degree qualified Project scheduling experience Desirable:Knowledge of different scheduling toolsCompetencies & Skills:Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions.Working knowledge and skills in project scheduling theory and methods.Proficiency in Primavera P6.Working skills in MS office tools.Basic knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties.Basic, broad knowledge of railway industry products and technologies.Curiosity and a drive to learn.Good communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player.Structured and critical thinking skills.Adaptability in a multi-cultural and rapidly changing environment.Experience working in a Joint Venture project (not required but preferred).Preferred Position IdProject PlannerProject Planner for DevelopmentProject Planner for Sub-SystemWCM Project Planning ExpertPlease note that as this is working in Safety critical working environment all successful applicants will need to undertake Medical screening and Drugs and Alcohol Test