Your new company I'm looking for a Fullstack Developer with Java experience to join a well-known team on a 12-month contract. Office attendance required at least 3 days per week. During the first month, attendance is expected to be 5 days per week, subject to project requirements. Remote working will be considered after 5 months. The location of the role is London. Your new role We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with strong Java expertise to join a dynamic delivery team supporting a public sector project. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative software solutions and should demonstrate a solid foundation in Java programming, experience with modern frameworks and libraries, and a commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of 5 years' UK residency and currently based in the UK. Strong commercial Java development experience. Experience with popular Java frameworks, such as Spring, Hibernate, Struts or JSF. Experience with Java libraries, such as Apache Commons or Guava. Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes and Swagger. Previous public sector experience. Ability to develop clean, maintainable and high-quality software within a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test and maintain Java-based software solutions. Work with modern Java frameworks and libraries to deliver robust application components. Contribute to microservices-based solutions and associated containerisation and orchestration practices. Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues across project teams. Follow agreed development standards and support the delivery of maintainable, high-quality code. Participate in project ceremonies, technical discussions, code reviews and continuous improvement activities. Complete further day-to-day activities as explained during the interview process. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 5 years' UK residency and currently based in the UK. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
11/09/2026
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Your new company I'm looking for a Fullstack Developer with Java experience to join a well-known team on a 12-month contract. Office attendance required at least 3 days per week. During the first month, attendance is expected to be 5 days per week, subject to project requirements. Remote working will be considered after 5 months. The location of the role is London. Your new role We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with strong Java expertise to join a dynamic delivery team supporting a public sector project. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative software solutions and should demonstrate a solid foundation in Java programming, experience with modern frameworks and libraries, and a commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of 5 years' UK residency and currently based in the UK. Strong commercial Java development experience. Experience with popular Java frameworks, such as Spring, Hibernate, Struts or JSF. Experience with Java libraries, such as Apache Commons or Guava. Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes and Swagger. Previous public sector experience. Ability to develop clean, maintainable and high-quality software within a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test and maintain Java-based software solutions. Work with modern Java frameworks and libraries to deliver robust application components. Contribute to microservices-based solutions and associated containerisation and orchestration practices. Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues across project teams. Follow agreed development standards and support the delivery of maintainable, high-quality code. Participate in project ceremonies, technical discussions, code reviews and continuous improvement activities. Complete further day-to-day activities as explained during the interview process. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 5 years' UK residency and currently based in the UK. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Infrastructure Python Developer Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Sheffield, HSBC Grosvenor House, 1 Wellington Street, Sheffield S1 4NB Working Arrangement: Hybrid (60% office/40% remote) Contract Length: Until 27/11/2026 Your new company You will be joining a large-scale enterprise environment, supporting the development of automation solutions designed to streamline and enhance database operations.Your new role As a Python Developer, you will be responsible for building scalable automation solutions and APIs that support database management operations and deployment activities. You will work across modern cloud-native and containerised environments, helping to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for database operations and rollouts. Build and integrate APIs to support database management operations and automation workflows. Troubleshoot automation issues across Scripting, APIs and containerised environments. Containerise and deploy applications and services using Docker and Kubernetes. Administer Kubernetes resources, including Pods, Ingress, Services, Secrets and CRDs. Contribute to build, package, testing and deployment activities across CI/CD pipelines. Support secure software development practices within a highly regulated environment. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Strong Python development experience. Hands-on API development experience using Python and FastAPI. Strong problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience administering Kubernetes resources. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes. Experience working within Agile environments and using tools such as JIRA. Desirable skills and experience Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry. Experience with enterprise tooling including Control-M, TrueSight, Guardium, Tenable Nessus or Delinea. Exposure to HashiCorp Vault for secrets management. Knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostgreSQL Database Administration. Knowledge of MongoDB/MongoDB Atlas. Experience working within highly regulated environments. What you'll get in return £400 per day via PAYE Umbrella. Hybrid working arrangement with 60% office attendance in Sheffield and 40% remote working. Contract running until 27/11/2026. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
11/09/2026
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Infrastructure Python Developer Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Sheffield, HSBC Grosvenor House, 1 Wellington Street, Sheffield S1 4NB Working Arrangement: Hybrid (60% office/40% remote) Contract Length: Until 27/11/2026 Your new company You will be joining a large-scale enterprise environment, supporting the development of automation solutions designed to streamline and enhance database operations.Your new role As a Python Developer, you will be responsible for building scalable automation solutions and APIs that support database management operations and deployment activities. You will work across modern cloud-native and containerised environments, helping to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for database operations and rollouts. Build and integrate APIs to support database management operations and automation workflows. Troubleshoot automation issues across Scripting, APIs and containerised environments. Containerise and deploy applications and services using Docker and Kubernetes. Administer Kubernetes resources, including Pods, Ingress, Services, Secrets and CRDs. Contribute to build, package, testing and deployment activities across CI/CD pipelines. Support secure software development practices within a highly regulated environment. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Strong Python development experience. Hands-on API development experience using Python and FastAPI. Strong problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience administering Kubernetes resources. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes. Experience working within Agile environments and using tools such as JIRA. Desirable skills and experience Knowledge of observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry. Experience with enterprise tooling including Control-M, TrueSight, Guardium, Tenable Nessus or Delinea. Exposure to HashiCorp Vault for secrets management. Knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostgreSQL Database Administration. Knowledge of MongoDB/MongoDB Atlas. Experience working within highly regulated environments. What you'll get in return £400 per day via PAYE Umbrella. Hybrid working arrangement with 60% office attendance in Sheffield and 40% remote working. Contract running until 27/11/2026. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Your new company Our client has a reputation for innovation, customer obsession and building world-class digital experiences. Headquartered in the West Midlands, the organisation has grown rapidly from a challenger brand into an international business serving millions of customers worldwide. Technology sits at the heart of its growth strategy, with significant investment being made across digital products, eCommerce platforms, mobile applications and engineering capability. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative and product-led, giving engineers the opportunity to work on large-scale applications that have a direct impact on customer experience and business performance. With modern offices, a strong engineering culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working alongside talented product, design and engineering teams. You'll be part of an ambitious engineering environment where innovation, quality and collaboration are central to success. The team values autonomy, continuous learning and technical excellence, giving engineers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while advancing their careers. Your new role We're looking for a Senior Android Engineer to play a key role in shaping and evolving high-quality mobile applications within a fast-paced digital engineering environment. This is an opportunity to help drive technical excellence, influence architecture decisions, mentor fellow engineers, and deliver exceptional mobile experiences that create real value for customers. Working within a collaborative Mobile Engineering team, you'll combine hands-on development with technical leadership, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned to business objectives. As a Senior Android Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex mobile initiatives from discovery through to delivery. You'll work closely with Product, Design and Engineering teams to define solutions, guide technical direction, and champion best practices across Android development. This role offers the chance to influence both the technology and the people around you, helping to raise engineering standards whilst delivering impactful features at pace. What you'll need to succeed Essential Significant experience building and delivering native Android applications. Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Experience leading the technical delivery of features or projects from concept through to release. Strong understanding of mobile architecture and modern engineering principles. Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Passion for delivering products that solve genuine customer problems. Strong testing practices with a focus on quality and reliability. Experience identifying and managing technical dependencies, risks and constraints. Ability to define, measure and improve engineering quality metrics. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Exposure to or experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). Experience working within large-scale Agile product teams. Previous involvement in evolving mobile engineering standards and best practices. What you'll get in return £competitive salary with excellent benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
10/09/2026
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Your new company Our client has a reputation for innovation, customer obsession and building world-class digital experiences. Headquartered in the West Midlands, the organisation has grown rapidly from a challenger brand into an international business serving millions of customers worldwide. Technology sits at the heart of its growth strategy, with significant investment being made across digital products, eCommerce platforms, mobile applications and engineering capability. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative and product-led, giving engineers the opportunity to work on large-scale applications that have a direct impact on customer experience and business performance. With modern offices, a strong engineering culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working alongside talented product, design and engineering teams. You'll be part of an ambitious engineering environment where innovation, quality and collaboration are central to success. The team values autonomy, continuous learning and technical excellence, giving engineers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while advancing their careers. Your new role We're looking for a Senior Android Engineer to play a key role in shaping and evolving high-quality mobile applications within a fast-paced digital engineering environment. This is an opportunity to help drive technical excellence, influence architecture decisions, mentor fellow engineers, and deliver exceptional mobile experiences that create real value for customers. Working within a collaborative Mobile Engineering team, you'll combine hands-on development with technical leadership, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned to business objectives. As a Senior Android Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex mobile initiatives from discovery through to delivery. You'll work closely with Product, Design and Engineering teams to define solutions, guide technical direction, and champion best practices across Android development. This role offers the chance to influence both the technology and the people around you, helping to raise engineering standards whilst delivering impactful features at pace. What you'll need to succeed Essential Significant experience building and delivering native Android applications. Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Experience leading the technical delivery of features or projects from concept through to release. Strong understanding of mobile architecture and modern engineering principles. Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Passion for delivering products that solve genuine customer problems. Strong testing practices with a focus on quality and reliability. Experience identifying and managing technical dependencies, risks and constraints. Ability to define, measure and improve engineering quality metrics. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Exposure to or experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). Experience working within large-scale Agile product teams. Previous involvement in evolving mobile engineering standards and best practices. What you'll get in return £competitive salary with excellent benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Your new company I'm looking for a z/OS Systems Programmer for a contract role that's ongoing till November 2026. The role is fully remote with the odd day in the office. This role is paying £549 per day inside the scope of IR35. Your new role The z/OS Systems Programmer should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances. There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis - creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialise in a single or combination of those functions/technologies. They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing. Key Skills. Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system. Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products, particularly from the vendors; IBM and Computer Associates (CA). Production support. Must have extensive experience of Mainframe systems programming Must have knowledge of a combination z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL. Must have knowledge of IBM and CA Products and be able to work independently Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team player Required to provide off-hour support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise as well as be part of an on-call rota. Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field. Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same. Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results. A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes. In addition to the details listed above, the following complimentary skills (although these are not essential). Assembler, Automation, GDPS, Rexx and CLIST skills. Proficient in Top Secret skills. Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and SAS" What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
10/09/2026
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Your new company I'm looking for a z/OS Systems Programmer for a contract role that's ongoing till November 2026. The role is fully remote with the odd day in the office. This role is paying £549 per day inside the scope of IR35. Your new role The z/OS Systems Programmer should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances. There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis - creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialise in a single or combination of those functions/technologies. They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing. Key Skills. Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system. Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products, particularly from the vendors; IBM and Computer Associates (CA). Production support. Must have extensive experience of Mainframe systems programming Must have knowledge of a combination z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL. Must have knowledge of IBM and CA Products and be able to work independently Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team player Required to provide off-hour support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise as well as be part of an on-call rota. Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field. Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same. Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results. A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes. In addition to the details listed above, the following complimentary skills (although these are not essential). Assembler, Automation, GDPS, Rexx and CLIST skills. Proficient in Top Secret skills. Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and SAS" What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Your new company I'm looking for a Business Transformation Consultant (PLM Architect) for a hybrid working role. (location is yet to be confirmed). However, this will more than likely be working 2-3 days on-site. The rate is £595 per day inside IR35. My clients are looking for an experienced Business Transformation Consultant - IoT & PLM (PD Architect) to join a strategic transformation initiative supporting BAE Systems. This role sits at the intersection of Product Development (PD) Architecture, Product Life cycle Management (PLM), Internet of Things (IoT), and enterprise transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in an Integration Discovery Programme, helping to define how engineering, manufacturing, and operational technology ecosystems can be connected to support future digital engineering capabilities. Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, and technology specialists, you will assess the current landscape, identify integration opportunities, and help shape the future-state architecture required to support business transformation objectives across complex engineering environments. This is a high-profile consulting role requiring a combination of strategic thinking, architectural expertise, stakeholder engagement, and industry knowledge within highly regulated engineering organisations. Key Responsibilities Lead discovery activities to understand current business processes, systems, and integration challenges. Define target-state architecture and transformation roadmaps supporting PLM and IoT initiatives. Assess engineering, manufacturing, and operational technology landscapes and identify improvement opportunities. Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and technical teams. Develop architecture artefacts, capability maps, business process models, and transformation recommendations. Analyse how product life cycle, engineering data, and operational information can be integrated to improve business outcomes. Support the development of digital engineering strategies and enterprise transformation plans. Produce executive-level presentations, strategic recommendations, and architecture documentation. Collaborate across multiple client, supplier, and IBM teams to align programme objectives. Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities relating to enterprise integration and business transformation initiatives. Support governance activities and provide architectural guidance throughout the discovery phase. Required Skills & ExperienceEssential Proven experience delivering Business Transformation Consulting engagements within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Product Life cycle Management (PLM) platforms, processes, and operating models. Experience working with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and connected asset ecosystems. Product Development (PD) Architecture experience within engineering-led organisations. Experience leading discovery and assessment activities for large-scale transformation programmes. Strong business architecture and enterprise transformation consulting capabilities. Ability to translate business requirements into architectural and strategic recommendations. Experience producing architectural deliverables and transformation artefacts. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to engage effectively with senior business and technical stakeholders. Technical & Functional Expertise Product Life cycle Management (PLM) Product Development Architecture Digital Engineering Transformation IoT Strategy & Integration Business Architecture Enterprise Transformation Integration Discovery & Assessment Process Analysis & Improvement Strategy Development & Roadmapping Stakeholder Engagement & Workshop Facilitation Desirable Skills The following experience would be advantageous: Aerospace & Defence industry experience. Maritime sector experience. Submarine programme or defence engineering knowledge. Enterprise systems integration experience. Understanding of digital thread and digital engineering concepts. Experience working within highly regulated environments. Knowledge of engineering data management and systems interoperability. Prior consulting experience on large-scale transformation programmes. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
09/09/2026
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Your new company I'm looking for a Business Transformation Consultant (PLM Architect) for a hybrid working role. (location is yet to be confirmed). However, this will more than likely be working 2-3 days on-site. The rate is £595 per day inside IR35. My clients are looking for an experienced Business Transformation Consultant - IoT & PLM (PD Architect) to join a strategic transformation initiative supporting BAE Systems. This role sits at the intersection of Product Development (PD) Architecture, Product Life cycle Management (PLM), Internet of Things (IoT), and enterprise transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in an Integration Discovery Programme, helping to define how engineering, manufacturing, and operational technology ecosystems can be connected to support future digital engineering capabilities. Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, and technology specialists, you will assess the current landscape, identify integration opportunities, and help shape the future-state architecture required to support business transformation objectives across complex engineering environments. This is a high-profile consulting role requiring a combination of strategic thinking, architectural expertise, stakeholder engagement, and industry knowledge within highly regulated engineering organisations. Key Responsibilities Lead discovery activities to understand current business processes, systems, and integration challenges. Define target-state architecture and transformation roadmaps supporting PLM and IoT initiatives. Assess engineering, manufacturing, and operational technology landscapes and identify improvement opportunities. Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and technical teams. Develop architecture artefacts, capability maps, business process models, and transformation recommendations. Analyse how product life cycle, engineering data, and operational information can be integrated to improve business outcomes. Support the development of digital engineering strategies and enterprise transformation plans. Produce executive-level presentations, strategic recommendations, and architecture documentation. Collaborate across multiple client, supplier, and IBM teams to align programme objectives. Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities relating to enterprise integration and business transformation initiatives. Support governance activities and provide architectural guidance throughout the discovery phase. Required Skills & ExperienceEssential Proven experience delivering Business Transformation Consulting engagements within complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Product Life cycle Management (PLM) platforms, processes, and operating models. Experience working with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and connected asset ecosystems. Product Development (PD) Architecture experience within engineering-led organisations. Experience leading discovery and assessment activities for large-scale transformation programmes. Strong business architecture and enterprise transformation consulting capabilities. Ability to translate business requirements into architectural and strategic recommendations. Experience producing architectural deliverables and transformation artefacts. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to engage effectively with senior business and technical stakeholders. Technical & Functional Expertise Product Life cycle Management (PLM) Product Development Architecture Digital Engineering Transformation IoT Strategy & Integration Business Architecture Enterprise Transformation Integration Discovery & Assessment Process Analysis & Improvement Strategy Development & Roadmapping Stakeholder Engagement & Workshop Facilitation Desirable Skills The following experience would be advantageous: Aerospace & Defence industry experience. Maritime sector experience. Submarine programme or defence engineering knowledge. Enterprise systems integration experience. Understanding of digital thread and digital engineering concepts. Experience working within highly regulated environments. Knowledge of engineering data management and systems interoperability. Prior consulting experience on large-scale transformation programmes. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Microsoft Project (MSP) Training SME/ConsultantOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Microsoft Project (MSP) Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to design and deliver a bespoke training programme focused on improving project planning capability across a programme management community.The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Microsoft Project with proven experience designing and delivering engaging training courses for both beginner and advanced users. The assignment will focus on building practical capability, embedding best practice planning techniques, and demonstrating how modern AI tools can be leveraged to improve project controls, reporting, and planning effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Training Design & Development Design and develop a structured Microsoft Project training curriculum. Create learning materials, exercises, user guides and supporting documentation. Tailor content to different levels of planning maturity and experience. Develop practical examples and case studies using real-world project planning scenarios. Training DeliveryDeliver training covering: Foundation MSP Capability Building and maintaining project schedules. Task creation and structuring. Milestone management, including understanding 0, 1 and 2 milestone planning approaches. Critical path identification and management. Baselines and schedule tracking. Resource allocation fundamentals. Reporting and Management Information (MI). Exporting data to Excel and other reporting tools. Maintaining an effective and accurate project plan. Intermediate & Advanced MSP Capability Advanced scheduling and optimisation techniques. Programme and portfolio planning approaches. Dependency and interdependency management. Schedule risk assessment and mitigation. Scenario planning and "what-if" analysis. Contingency planning techniques. Assurance and validation of large-scale project schedules. Best practice management of complex plans containing hundreds or thousands of activities. Visual planning and executive-level reporting. AI-Enabled Planning & Reporting Demonstrate how AI tools can support project planning activities. Show how AI can assist with schedule creation, updates and reporting. Demonstrate approaches for generating management information and insights. Explore methods for creating more accessible visual plans for senior stakeholders Embed AI-assisted planning techniques into day-to-day project controls activities. Knowledge Transfer Produce post-training guidance and supporting materials. Provide recommendations for ongoing capability development. Support the adoption of planning best practices across the organisation. Essential Experience Extensive expertise in Microsoft Project (MSP). Proven experience designing and delivering MSP training programmes. Strong understanding of project, programme and portfolio planning. Experience managing critical paths, dependencies and schedule risk. Ability to explain complex planning concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience producing executive reporting and management information. Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience developing training materials, guides and learning content. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
07/09/2026
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Microsoft Project (MSP) Training SME/ConsultantOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Microsoft Project (MSP) Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to design and deliver a bespoke training programme focused on improving project planning capability across a programme management community.The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Microsoft Project with proven experience designing and delivering engaging training courses for both beginner and advanced users. The assignment will focus on building practical capability, embedding best practice planning techniques, and demonstrating how modern AI tools can be leveraged to improve project controls, reporting, and planning effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Training Design & Development Design and develop a structured Microsoft Project training curriculum. Create learning materials, exercises, user guides and supporting documentation. Tailor content to different levels of planning maturity and experience. Develop practical examples and case studies using real-world project planning scenarios. Training DeliveryDeliver training covering: Foundation MSP Capability Building and maintaining project schedules. Task creation and structuring. Milestone management, including understanding 0, 1 and 2 milestone planning approaches. Critical path identification and management. Baselines and schedule tracking. Resource allocation fundamentals. Reporting and Management Information (MI). Exporting data to Excel and other reporting tools. Maintaining an effective and accurate project plan. Intermediate & Advanced MSP Capability Advanced scheduling and optimisation techniques. Programme and portfolio planning approaches. Dependency and interdependency management. Schedule risk assessment and mitigation. Scenario planning and "what-if" analysis. Contingency planning techniques. Assurance and validation of large-scale project schedules. Best practice management of complex plans containing hundreds or thousands of activities. Visual planning and executive-level reporting. AI-Enabled Planning & Reporting Demonstrate how AI tools can support project planning activities. Show how AI can assist with schedule creation, updates and reporting. Demonstrate approaches for generating management information and insights. Explore methods for creating more accessible visual plans for senior stakeholders Embed AI-assisted planning techniques into day-to-day project controls activities. Knowledge Transfer Produce post-training guidance and supporting materials. Provide recommendations for ongoing capability development. Support the adoption of planning best practices across the organisation. Essential Experience Extensive expertise in Microsoft Project (MSP). Proven experience designing and delivering MSP training programmes. Strong understanding of project, programme and portfolio planning. Experience managing critical paths, dependencies and schedule risk. Ability to explain complex planning concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience producing executive reporting and management information. Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience developing training materials, guides and learning content. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.