Project Planner

About The Company & Role

My client, a leading design and manufacturer of Industrial Products to worldwide markets, are currently looking to recruit a Project Planning and Coordination specialist to join their business.

This role is an exciting opportunity which blends Project Coordination & Planning, Project Management and PMO to ensure successful delivery of the company's internal project deliverables, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Programming/Commissioning and Logistics. The successful individual will also play a key role in the adoption of Project Management frameworks and standards.

You will have the ability to develop and drive change via the implementation of MS Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive relating to Project Management and cross-functional business processes. The successful candidate will also support the Operations Manager in managing and developing the business strategy that will see the successful growth of the Service & Support and After-Sales Business.

This is a truly varied role that will offer some great challenges and exposure to various aspects of business management.

Project Planner / Coordinator - Requirements

Degree qualified in a Business, Project Management or Engineering discipline
Have at least 3 years' experience in a related industry sector (Industrial Machinery Design & Manufacture) or a Project Planning, Project Engineering or PMO level role
A strong understanding of Engineering and manufacturing processes with the ability to comprehend project requirements and effectively co-ordinate with technical teams across the business
Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Expertise in Data Analysis and problem-solving
Ability to develop and implement change via the implementation of technologies, processes and procedures to increase operational and functional efficiency

Project Planner / Coordinator - Responsibilities

Establish consistency and improve quality control
Highlight and manage risks in a structured way
Encourage coordination among departments while avoiding duplication of effort
Increase efficiency and productivity so projects can be executed quickly and accurately.
Support remote Project Managers with new and existing orders
Support the Project Management Team in maintaining the Master Specification and Project Initiation Documentation
Maintain project documentation and ensure communication is kept between all parties
Assist the Track & Trace Project Manager and on-site team members to ensure continued success while the team are installing machinery at the customer's site
Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure timely dispatch date progress
Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and HR to complete and answer all peripheral business tasks
Organise and track critical product shipments worldwide
Support the Operations Manager in driving change and adoption of critical technology such as MS Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint and other support project tools
Support the department and technical leads in adopting the new ERP System and setting the projects up for success from initiation
Support the Operations Manager in developing and growing the Service & Support Business
Additionally, support the development of growing the After Sales offering and restructuring how this aspect of the business is managed internally