Technical Project Planner

Overview

Version 1 is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Project Planner to take ownership of project planning and scheduling across our technical initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on bringing structure to complex projects and ensuring seamless execution from conception to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project plans for technical initiatives from initial scope through final delivery; create and maintain detailed Gantt charts using industry-standard project management software; establish realistic timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple workstreams; collaborate with technical teams to understand project requirements and constraints.
• Ongoing Project Management: Provide regular updates to Gantt charts reflecting current project status and any scope changes; monitor project progress against established timelines and identify potential delays or risks; coordinate with stakeholders to ensure resource availability aligns with project schedules; maintain accurate documentation of project changes, decisions, and communications.
• Stakeholder Communication: Produce regular status reports and dashboard updates for leadership and project teams; facilitate planning meetings and milestone reviews with cross-functional teams; communicate timeline impacts and recommend mitigation strategies for potential delays; serve as the central point of contact for all project scheduling inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in technical project planning or project coordination
• Proficiency with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)
• Experience creating and maintaining Gantt charts for complex, multi-phase projects
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certification
• Previous experience in relevant industry/technology domain
• Familiarity with technical development lifecycles and software delivery processes
• Experience with resource management and capacity planning
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify risks and dependencies

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working; Version 1 is understanding of life events and individual circumstances and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives to foster diversity, inclusion and belonging.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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