Programme Controller (12 month Maternity Cover)

Chart Industries; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Programme Controller to assist in managing a portfolio of projects. This role involves supporting project processes, tracking deliverables, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will have project management training and strong interpersonal skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, and be part of a team dedicated to tackling pressing environmental challenges. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment with generous benefits, including a robust pension plan and health support services.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

33 days annual leave

Howden Pension Plan

Enhanced parental leave pay

Free onsite parking

Healthcare cash plan

Group Life Assurance plan

Wellbeing Portal access

Help@Hand Service

ESG initiatives involvement

Qualifications

• Project management training or working towards qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or Lean methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support project processes within Technology.
• Track deliverables, benefits, and costs identified in project documents.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

MS Office

Lean Methodology

Education

Project Management Qualification

Tools

AX Procurement Systems

Smartsheet

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 provide 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, by helping our customers to 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.
• Travel & Expenses Champion for 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 fantastic benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Healthcare cash plan
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – including arange of discounts across various retailers & awealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunities employer

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.