Lead Project Controls Manager

BAKER HUGHES; North Weston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Project Controls Manager to oversee project cost, schedule, and risk management while fostering collaboration with stakeholders. The role requires a strong background in Project Controls, encompassing planning, cost management, and risk analysis, along with proficiency in tools like MS Project and Oracle applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to project governance and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Controls across projects or programmes.
• Solid understanding of Project Controls disciplines.
• Experience in applying and assuring project controls governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Controls Plan.
• Oversee the Project Start-up on Execution projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project cost, schedule, and risk matters.
• Lead integration of schedule, cost, scope change, and risk management processes.
• Support the Project Planning team in generating the project schedule.
• Oversee setup and operation of project controls systems.
• Monitor overall project progress and identify deviations from plan.
• Conduct budget vs. actual cost analysis with finance managers.
• Lead major cost and schedule risk analysis workshops.
• Report project status and KPIs to senior management.
• Capture and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Controls experience

Planning/scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Performance analysis

Change management

Tools

Microsoft Project (MSP)

Oracle P6

Oracle Unifier

Active Risk Manager (ARM)

Job description

As a Lead Project Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall project team, providing indirect leadership to those involved in project controls. You will be expected to build strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders- including project teams, functional departments, and customers- while actively contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of the Project Controls function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Controls Plan, ensuring alignment with project objectives and overseeing associated procedures.
• Oversee the Project Start-up on Execution projects. Monitor the Project team based on Internal standard requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Project Director, project team, and customer regarding project cost, schedule, and risk matters.
• Lead the integration of schedule, cost, scope change, and risk management processes across the project lifecycle.
• Support the Project Planning team in generating the project schedule against the Customer requirements, including resource loading, critical path analysis, and progress tracking.
• Oversee the setup and operation of project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to enable effective management and reporting.
• Engage and interface with key internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Monitor overall project progress, milestone achievement, and identify deviations from plan; provide performance forecasts and insights.
• Track and report on the project's critical path, offering early warnings of potential delays to the Project Director.
• Conduct budget vs. actual cost analysis in collaboration with finance managers and cost controllers to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Ensure all change requests are properly assessed and reflected in project budgets and schedules.
• Facilitate and lead major cost and schedule risk analysis workshops, both internally and with customers when needed.
• Ensure project-level risk is managed in accordance with company standards and processes.
• Lead the reporting of project status and KPIs to senior management as part of the Project Governance framework.
• Capture and implement lessons learned to support continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Controls across projects or programmes.
• Solid understanding of Project Controls disciplines: planning/scheduling, cost management, risk management, performance analysis, and change management.
• Experience in applying and assuring project controls governance.
• Proficiency with common project controls tools such as Microsoft Project (MSP), Oracle applications (e.g., P6, Unifier, ERP), and Active Risk Manager (ARM) or other Risk software.