Senior Project Planner, Ultra

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Planner to play a crucial role in coordinating and managing projects within our organization
• If you have a passion for precision, planning, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you
• Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification)
• Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge
• Preferably a full member of the APM
• Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry
• Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS – Product Breakdown Structure)
• Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and or equivalent planning tools Primavera P6
• Working experience of Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Proven track record in EVM, CPA, and QSRA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence

• Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost and resources
• Join our dynamic team, a leading aerospace and defence company, committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation
• Compile reports to ensure project manager and team has up to date and accurate information
• Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels
• Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis
• Work with cross functional teams to support the planning process
• Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders
• Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflicts
• Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews
• Application and reporting of EVM & CPA
• Understanding Risk and Opportunity management and maintenance
• The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements
• Support bids and proposal planning

• Employer Paid:
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Flex schedule
• Robust PTO package

Ultra is a systems and sub-system provider specialising in solutions for the defence, security, critical detection, and control industries. The company comprises maritime, forensics, and energy divisions, an intelligence and communications division, and a unit working in Precision Control Systems for aerospace.