Senior Project Planner
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StrategyJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Title: Senior Project Planner
Salary: up to 55516 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Location: Peterborough UK
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Up to 12% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
About IPSD
Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
In this role you will be a Senior Project Planner within the IPSD-M Product Management team reporting to the 2.8l to 3.6l Product Manager. You will create and maintain multiple complex project plans that support both current product requirements and future New Product Introduction (NPI) needs. You will work with multiple cross-functional project teams across different sites covering projects that range from new business opportunities to product phase out. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering and maintaining world class engines and power systems across a range of market segments meeting the challenges of today and preparing for the opportunities of the future.
In conjunction with the Program Manager this role is to successfully lead the facilitation of the Project Management process across large cross-functional teams to sustain progress within our current product and NPI Programs. This role will specifically involve:
Coordination and management of Project Planning Workshops
Creation of Project Charters including scope definition and Program Objectives
Establish plan structures initial Work Breakdown Structures and Network Diagrams that identify precedence relationships durations and resources for all activities
Creation of a structured and fully linked Master Control Plan (MCP)
Coordinate control session inclusive of plan updates and maintenance
Establish communicate and manage resolution of critical path issues and conflict between team members and teamwork issues
Collaborate with the team to ensure deliverables are met to time budgeted cost and quality requirements
Demonstrated control by reporting metrics against time cost and quality targets
Presentation of Project progress at regular intervals to the Business
Train mentor and coach NPI teams on the utilisation of the Project Management process and culture
What You Have:
The principles of Project Management and Business knowledge of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process are a prerequisite to enable you to succeed in this role ideally with 3 years prior experience in a similar role accompanied with the following attributes and personal characteristics:
Strong and conscientious leadership requiring little supervision
Clear and concise communication inclusive of good listening analytical and organisational skills
Risk management capability
Enthusiasm and appetite for daily challenges
Excellent Microsoft Project skills with good Excel Word and PowerPoint ability
Team player with excellent people skills
What You Will Get:
In this role you will get the opportunity to interact across multiple disciplines from Suppliers to Customers. You will manage project plans that cover end-to-end product development from Concept Design to Production to Aftermarket Support. You will get ownership for program plans and work closely with Program Managers to implement successfully.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Posting Dates:
July 4 2025 - July 11 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
