NPI Project Controller

Energy Consulting group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking an NPI Project Controller responsible for developing schedules and resource plans, managing project budgets, and supporting risk management. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and experience in aerospace project management, alongside strong communication and financial skills. This position offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace project management or support role.
• Certification PMP, APM, or PRINCE2 desirable.
• Prior experience with NPI processes and Lean management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modify the programme WBS.
• Support development of project budgets and risk management plans.
• Update risk management plans and support proposal estimates.

Skills

Strong integration and communication skills

Teamworking skills

Strong business & financial acumen

Strong customer mindset

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level qualification (preferably STEM)

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

Reporting into the NPI Value Stream Leader, the NPI Project Controller is responsible for developing, maintenance and modification of the work breakdown structure (WBS) and the associated detailed schedules and combining these into an integrated master schedule, (IMS). Working with the cross functional team and associated team leaders to develop resource allocations and an associated resource plan.

The controller will assist the Programme Manager (PM) in developing budget plans, (time and material), and associated phasing. Will support the development of risk and opportunity management plans. This role has a requirement for strong integration, communication and teamworking skills.

Job Description

• Development, maintenance and modification of the programme WBS.

• Works with the business functional areas to validate and resource schedules to support total project execution.

• Supports the development of resource plans and associated phasing, working alongside the PM and Human Resource teams to support the needs of the project.

• Supports the development and maintenance of project budgets, (in combination with the project financial accountant and PM), for internal reporting, forecasting and customer billing.

• Supports the development, maintenance and execution of risk and opportunity management plans.

• Updates risk and opportunity management plans, and helps develop budgetary risk contingency and management reserve values. Supports bid and proposal estimates for new opportunities or scope changes, using work breakdown structure methodologies to estimate the labour and material requirements and support the company strategic planning process.

• Supports the PM in the application of LEAN and FLIGHT DECK standards into the NPI, lifecycle and programme management processes. Reporting is a key part of this role, covering all elements detailed above, including daily, weekly status, to supporting monthly reviews with the Dowty Senior Leadership Team and functional updates to the wider Extended Leadership Team.

• Development and maintenance of visual metrics and critical Key Program Indicator (KPIs) to enable tracking of project progress, including milestone adherence, budget adherence, cost to complete and if required Cost Performance Index and Schedule Performance Index. Supports the running of project team meetings when the PM is unavailable.

• Supports special roles within the business as needed.

Job role requirements:

• Qualified to degree level (preferably with a STEM related degree)

• Experience in a Aerospace project management or support role

• Strong knowledge and application of MS toolset (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)

• Certification PMP or APM or PRINCE 2 desirable

Desired characteristics:

• Prior experience with New Product Development (NPI), process

• Prior experience working in a cross functional matrix environment

• Prior experience with Lean management system

• Strong success in working across the business functions

• Strong business & financial acumen

• Strong customer mindset

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No