Agile Planner
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Agile Planner (Remote working)
The role of the Agile
Planner is part of the PPP support to the Digital Asset Management
(DAM) programme within Sellafield. The PPP support to DAM is an
integrated project team with members from PPP and Sellafield’s asset
management capability.
The DAM programme is a site wide
delivery improvement programme supporting Sellafield’s improvement
requirements, the programme aims to address a number of issues with
Sellafield’s asset management arrangements with a targeted outcome of:
“An integrated information line of sight from the asset through to the
enterprise that integrates activities across the asset lifecycle,
removes the burden of paper-based work processes from our teams and
engages everyone in the use of modern digital technologies to inform
decision making”
Role Responsibilities of the Agile
Planner :
The Agile Planner will be responsible for
developing and implementing agile project plans, ensuring the
successful execution of projects using agile methodology.
Work closely with project teams, stakeholders and management to
prioritise and plan project deliverables, identify risks and
facilitate project implantation in an efficient and effective
manner.
As a Agile Planner the Main duties include:
Development of Agile Project Plans
Agile methodology
Implementation
Risk and Issue Management
Communication and
Collaboration
Agile Planner Specifics:
Development of Agile Project Plans
Collaborate with project
teams and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope and
deliverables
Identify user storied and tasks and break them down
into manageable iterations or sprints
Define project timelines,
milestones and release plans based on project scope and
priorities
Develop and maintain a backlog of user stories,
continuously refining and prioritising as needed
Ensure project
plans align with the needs of the DAM project and programme
Agile
methodology Implementation
Facilitate sprint planning, daily
stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
Monitor project
progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure delivery of
high-quality results within deadlines
Collaborate with
cross-functional teams to identify and address any roadblocks or
issues hindering project progress
Promote and enforce agile
principles, practices and values among project team members
Risk
and Issue Management, Communication and Collaboration
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant
field
Proven experience as an Agile Project Planner in an Agile
environment
In-depth knowledge of Agile methodology, frameworks and
tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Sound knowledge of all engineering and
commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects
including roads, bridges and utilities.
Experienced user of
Primavera P6, and MS Office.
Excellent knowledge of CPM networks,
resource and cost loading and risk management techniques.
Ability
effectively monitor and analyse progress, identify trends and
recommend corrective actions.
Report writing skills an
advantage.
Planning and Organising.
Accepts
Responsibility.
Team player.
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills.
Strong customer focus.
Important: Hold or
be capable of obtaining government clearance (SC/SL – Nuclear).
**Essential: Must have experience of Development and implementation of Agile programmes**
Behaviours:
Detail
Oriented
Organised
Communicator and Collaborator
Passion for
Success
Team Player
Empathetic and Considerate
People &
Skills advocate
Adaptable to Change
Resilience
Office location: Warrington / Cumbria, 2 / 3 days per week on site with travel to opposite site potentially once per month
Full time position
Term: Initial 12 month contract
Rate: £65.00 per day (Limited)
If you have the right skills / experience, and you are interested in the Agile Planner role, please click the link to a ‘Apply’