Project Planner

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the role:

Acting as the central planning authority, you will work closely with stakeholders to translate evolving inputs into structured, achievable plans that support effective governance and confident decision‑making.

• Identify and manage milestones, dependencies, risks, and assumptions
• Act as the central focal point for all programme planning activity
• Keep plans accurate and up to date as delivery progresses and inputs evolve
• Support programme governance and reporting with clear planning artefacts
• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to ensure plans are understood, owned, and achievable

Requirements

• Proven experience in a PMO, Project or Programme Planning role.
• Experience working in complex, multi‑workstream programmes.
• Ability to turn discovery outputs into clear, structured delivery plans.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail with a practical, delivery‑focused mindset.
• Experience in application or technology‑led programmes is desirable.

Benefits

This full-time, long-term contract opportunity will attract a highly competitive rate of pay coupled with the opportunity to work in a great working environment within an Energy Sector setting. The role will be based on a hybrid engagement model and whilst some remote working will be possible, candidates should be comfortable working on-site in central Aberdeen 2-3 days per week.