Programme Controller (12 month Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Controller for a 12-month maternity cover in Renfrew. This role is pivotal in supporting the management and delivery of various projects across the organization. You will engage with a dynamic team, ensuring effective tracking of deliverables and resource management using advanced tools. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, this company provides a flexible, hybrid working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and wellness resources. If you're passionate about project management and eager to contribute to meaningful initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days annual leave

Howden Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Free onsite parking

Access to wellbeing resources

Free counselling and physiotherapy

Opportunity to participate in ESG initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and familiarity with procurement systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support project processes and delivery of strategic projects.
• Manage project resources and timesheets effectively.

Skills

Project management training/qualification

Familiar with AX procurement systems

Experience in manufacturing environment

Lean methodology

Strong interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Advanced competency in MS Office

Familiar with Smartsheet

Education

Project Management Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

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Programme Controller (12 month Maternity Cover), Renfrew

Location: Renfrew, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9df5de444236

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Ensuring Chart’s Success

The main purpose of the Programme Controller position is to assist the management and delivery of a portfolio of projects across Chart sites to support the Business globally.

Who are we?

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provides mission-critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines, and rotary heat exchangers. The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean — clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials.

Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, helping our customers increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What you will do

• Support project/programme processes within Technology.
• Support successful delivery and reporting of key strategic projects to support Business growth.
• Effective tracking of deliverables, benefits, and costs as identified in Project business case and/or definition documents.
• Management of OneChart Project numbering & support of project set up in Smartsheet/Resource Management.
• Tracking & update of project resource loading across R&D Teams using Smartsheet/Resource Management software.
• Timesheet management across Technology.
• Administration of holiday sheets and tracker within Technology.
• Provide project and admin support for VP Howden Technology.
• AX Procurement lead for Howden Technology Renfrew.

What do you bring?

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile;

• Project management training/qualification or working towards qualification.
• Familiar with AX procurement systems & processes.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment and/ or Lean methodology
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Sets personal deliverables and works to high standards.
• Strives to maintain a sound knowledge of related processes, procedures, and theory.
• Accurately captures, records, and communicates information.
• Good communication skills at all levels, written and verbal.
• Advanced competency in MS Office, including Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Familiar with Smartsheet/Resource Management software.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Our Benefits Package

This is a 12-month contract position based at our HQ in Renfrew. Our range of benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal, including discounts and health & wellbeing resources
• Help@Hand Service: free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations
• Opportunity to participate in ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives, including STEM ambassador and volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunities employer

The Company’s commitment is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job, regardless of race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability.