Lead Planner

Lead Planner - Technology & Data Programme

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Planner to take ownership of integrated planning across a complex technology and data transformation programme. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring alignment across domains, suppliers, and delivery teams while maintaining a clear, executable end-to-end plan.

Initial Focus (First 3 Months)

• Define and implement the integrated planning strategy and operating model
• Establish planning standards, governance cadence, and reporting frameworks
• Build the baseline integrated delivery plan across technology, data, and suppliers
• Set up RAID processes, dependency mapping, and critical path visibility
• Identify sequencing risks, interdependencies, and delivery constraints
• Align stakeholders and embed planning tools, controls, and processes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and govern integrated planning across all programme domains
• Maintain a single, consolidated view of delivery across teams and suppliers
• Manage dependencies, critical path, risks, and ongoing re-planning
• Ensure planning assumptions, risks, and decisions are reflected in delivery plans
• Drive cross-domain coordination and resolve planning conflicts
• Provide consolidated reporting, insights, and recommendations to governance forums
• Support PI planning, release planning, environment and test planning
• Oversee cross-supplier delivery alignment and integrated execution

Key Interfaces

• Delivery & Assurance Leads
• Domain Delivery Managers and Squad Leads
• Business Analysis, Design, and Test Leads
• Environment and Release Management teams
• Programme / PMO stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience leading planning on large-scale technology programmes
• Strong understanding of dependencies, critical path, and integrated delivery models
• Experience working across multiple suppliers and complex ecosystems
• Skilled in governance, stakeholder engagement, and programme reporting
• Familiar with Agile / SAFe and traditional delivery frameworks