Agile Project Planner

Job Title: HMI Project Planner - (phone number removed)

Location: Warwickshire

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate timing requirements to the HMI HF Team and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with delivery and integration departments to align departmental planning with programme needs.
• Use JIRA and Confluence to plan, track, and communicate project progress and updates.
• Develop and adjust departmental work plans based on programme timing and late-stage changes.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and changes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the team has the necessary resources and information to execute plans effectively.
• Coordinate with HMI teams across AAD, China, and Portland to align with spec releases and share planning insights.
• Lead large projects or processes with minimal oversight, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working within Agile frameworks and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for sizable teams in complex organisational structures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and communicate across all levels.
• Operate with precision and professionalism in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
• Proficiency in Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Agile project plans, sprint schedules, and release roadmaps
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams to define scope and priorities
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and capacity forecasting
• Monitor progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and adjust plans as needed
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact delivery timelines
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, velocity, and resource utilization
• Support continuous improvement by analysing metrics and recommending process enhancements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in Agile planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field