Programme Controls Planning Manager

Programme Controls Planning Manager - Pontypridd, South Wales Salary: Up to 80,000Basis: Full timeEqual Opportunities At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.Who we are At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.Role responsibilities Lead and develop the planning and scheduling team and service across TfW and its subsidiaries by facilitating collaborative planning workshops with internal and external stakeholders to robustly plan project outputs and realise project outcomes. Deliver the enhancement and renewals investment pipeline by working closely with others to integrate schedule and cost management to continuously challenge and improve TfWs planning, scheduling and control principles and processes. Monitor and maintain TfWs Integrated Master Schedule including vertical and horizontal integration of supporting plans to highlight trends and variances against schedule metrics and undertaking what-if scenarios to assist management intervention. Act as the second line of defence in accordance with TfWs project assurance requirements by ensuring all planning resources, systems, and processes are adhered both internally and across the supply chain, undertaking peer reviews of schedules in accordance with TfWs investment lifecycle to build confidence in the projects deliverability and stands up to scrutiny. Challenge the progress and performance of projects, ensuring project schedules meet NEC contract obligations and client expectations. Develop, maintain and continuously improve planning KPIs by identifying trends in internal and external performance to enable business insight and management action. Maintain and support the delivery of projects to time and cost by participating in Directorate and project performance reviews ensuring project schedules meet NEC contract obligations and the performance measurement baseline Develop inputs to allow Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) to be undertaken to inform investment decisions and critical work planning, incorporating schedule contingency is monitored to support the delivery of projects to time. Drive delivery, performance and continuous improvement by supporting the team with professional development and being their source for subject matter expertise. Who we're looking for A relevant qualification in Planning and Scheduling or a project/programme management qualification e.g. APM, PMP or similar. Demonstrable evidence in the application of planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Acting as a system administrator. Excellent knowledge and demonstrable experience of creating integrated master schedules across multiple projects and programmes in a portfolio Demonstrable evidence and knowledge in the application of NEC contract suite Proven track record of leading a team and driving delivery, performance and continuous improvement Welsh Language Skills The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.Next steps Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.