About the job
vdkgroep seeks an IT Project Planner to join the ITIS Managed Services team in Barendrecht, Zuid-Holland. This role centers on organizing and coordinating IT projects for clients, ensuring the right specialists are scheduled at the right times. The planner plays a key part in keeping projects on track from initiation through completion and assists with securing necessary resources and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain project and resource schedules, adjusting priorities as needed
- Assign IT specialists based on their skills, availability, and project requirements
- Coordinate timelines with project teams and clients
- Monitor progress, deadlines, and team workload
- Identify potential bottlenecks early and revise plans when necessary
- Support project managers throughout each project phase
Procurement Support
- Coordinate the procurement of resources required for projects
- Request and review supplier quotes
- Place orders and track their status
- Ensure delivery schedules align with project timelines
Collaboration and Reporting
This position works closely with project managers, administrators, and account managers. The planner serves as a connector among internal teams, suppliers, and clients, and reports to the Manager of Operations.
Requirements
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
- Capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Interest in solving complex and shifting challenges
- MBO+ or HBO level of education or thinking, preferably with a relevant qualification
- Experience in a planning role, ideally within IT or engineering
