The Senior Project Planner will oversee and manage project schedules, ensuring timely delivery within the life science industry. Based in Slough, this role requires attention to detail and expertise in planning complex projects.Client DetailsThis opportunity is with a large organisation in the life science sector. The company is recognised for its focus on innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality services to its clients.DescriptionDevelop and maintain fully coordinated master project schedules.Align with cross-functional teams to build baseline schedules and project planning documents.Track project progress and analyse critical path and near-critical activities.Identify and address schedule variances with proactive planning and risk mitigation.Assess the impact of schedule changes and risks on portfolio delivery.Participate in change control boards and provide scheduling impact analysis.Provide clear, insightful schedule reports and performance analytics to collaborators.Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and variance tracking.Apply project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or Oracle Primavera Cloud).Prepare portfolio-level performance reports and dashboards (e.g., achievement status, trends, slippage).Lead and facilitate project planning and scheduling meetings.Ensure transparency and accuracy by incorporating timely data and updates across teams.Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure timely ..... full job details .....