Programme Controls Manager - Temp

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Programme Controls Manager to oversee project planning and controls in London. The role involves maintaining project schedules, budgets, and forecasts while managing a team of Project Controllers. Candidates should have expertise in Primavera P6 EPPM and financial systems like Oracle and SAP. This position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities across BAU capital projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead planning and controls across multiple projects.
• Experience in maintaining accurate project schedules and financials.
• Strong strategic insight and reporting skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and controls function for capital projects.
• Aggregate project-level data into programme-level plans.
• Produce cash-flow forecasts and long-term capital planning inputs.
• Manage a team of Project Controllers for consistent delivery.

Skills

Primavera P6 EPPM

Oracle

SAP financial systems

Budget management

Project scheduling

Job description

Job Title: Programme Controls Manager

No. of positions: 2

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London / Stansted Airport

Weekly Hours: 40

Charge Rate: Market Standard

Vetting Level: BPSS as a minimum; CTC desirable (but not mandatory)

A high profile client of ours is currently recruiting for two Programme Controls Managers to be based in London / Stansted Airport.

The Programme Controls Manager will lead the planning and controls function across a portfolio of BAU capital projects. Acting as a subject matter expert in Primavera P6 EPPM and Oracle / SAP financial systems. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project schedules, budgets, actuals, and forecasts. The successful candidate will provide strategic insight and reporting to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring alignment with MAG\'s Capital Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior accountability for aggregating project-level data into programme-level plans, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Producing weekly status updates, short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasts, and long-term capital planning inputs.
• Working closely with Programme and Project Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and MAG Directors to resolve approval bottlenecks, track progress, and identify risks.
• Additionally, will line manage a team of Project Controllers, ensuring consistent delivery standards and continuous improvement across the function.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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