We are recruiting for an experienced Corporate Planning Manager to join a modern luxury automotive company, operating in a hybrid capacity from their planned Bicester location and Leamington Spa.
You will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the execution of projects and programs across the organisation.
This role involves maintaining a centralised view of all projects within OnePlan, creating and managing an enterprise-level schedule, and proactively identifying and communicating potential risks and dependencies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project management principles, experience with scheduling software (OnePlan), and strong analytical and communication skills.
Requirements Key Responsibilities: Schedule Management: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all projects and plans within each portfolio and program in OnePlan Create and maintain an overarching Forseven enterprise-level schedule of high level milestones in OnePlan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Develop and manage detailed project schedules, incorporating dependencies, resource constraints, and critical path analysis Schedule Monitoring & Analysis: Conduct ongoing assessments of project health and progress against scheduled milestones Analyse baseline status, current timing plans, critical path dependencies, and interdependencies (hard and soft) to identify potential risks and issues Proactively communicate schedule variances, potential delays, and resource conflicts to relevant stakeholders Risk & Issue Management: Flag planning concerns or issues to the appropriate function, program sponsor, or accountable person regarding timing, delivery, and risk, both within and connected to the plans in OnePlan Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of issues Reporting & Communication: Utilise corporate dashboarding and reporting resources to define and create a fit-for-purpose IMS dashboard to provide a clear and concise overview of project and program status Prepare and present regular schedule reports and updates to management and stakeholders Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across project teams and functional departments Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration, or a related field (Desirable) Proven experience (3+ years) as an Integrated Master Scheduler or in a similar planning and scheduling role Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices Proficiency in using scheduling software, specifically OnePlan (required) Experience with project management tools and techniques, including critical path analysis, risk management, and resource allocation Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Additional Skills & Attributes: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proactive and results-oriented approach Ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders This is a great opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field and become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company.