Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems Company Details: Job Details: Job Summary: The Associate Project Planner provides a support service to Project Managers and the Engineering functions with the assistance of Project Planners regarding the preparation, monitoring and updating of project plans. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support Project Managers and Engineers in the construction of resourced project plans using Primavera in accordance with company standards Build credible relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, colleagues and project team members Liaise with resource managers to ensure timely allocation and utilisation of staff resources Assist with the production of detailed budgets consistent with resourced project plans Report on the statusing of project progress, including critical path analysis Assist with the reporting of progress to customers, senior management and project team members Ensure plans are accurate, realistic and consistent with estimates of costs to complete Report significant schedule slippages Assist in the analysis of project costing reports Assist with the production of Earned Value reporting if required Assist the Bids and Proposals team as required in the preparation of proposals and estimates, including project/contract mobilization stage and engineering development stage Work in conjunction with Programme and Engineering Managers to establish robust schedule Ensure plans are correctly set-up and configured for monthly synchronisation with SAP Update Cubic’s planning standards and procedures when required Travel to customer and other Cubic sites to attend and contribute to project review meetings as and when required Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. In particular comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them Minimum Job Requirements: Skills knowledge and experience: Essential: Experience of working with planning software (such as Primavera) Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Project Management including its effects on the implementation and delivery of project objectives Experience of providing planning support to varied projects Experience of working across project teams and with multiple parties (internal and external) Competent user of MS Office suite, specifically Word and Excel Desirable: Experience of working in a busy Planning role Experience of creating and maintaining robust project plans throughout the entire project lifecycle Experience of challenging project manager/teams on their plans and resource assignment/utilization Experience of working within an engineering or IT development environment Understanding and application of earned value management processes Education and qualifications Essential: Degree or equivalent in a Project/Business discipline (or equivalent level of experience) Desirable: APM qualification or equivalent Worker Type: Employee Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). CTS is an industry-leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications. CTS delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network. Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, and live, virtual, constructive and game-based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission-inspired capabilities enable assured multi-domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security and commercial missions. Cubic is proud to have a presence in over 60 countries and employ over 5,000 people worldwide. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!