Project Controls Lead

Morson Human Resources Limited; Warton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Warton is seeking a Project Controls Lead to drive the Spartan project's planning, scheduling, risk, and cost control. You will implement project control methods, liaise with stakeholders, and oversee reporting.

The role requires extensive experience in project control tools and processes, strong analytical skills, and an ability to work autonomously within a security-cleared environment. Occasional engagement with change and risk management teams and preparation of forecasts and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering project controls including monitoring and control.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements.
• SC clearance eligible or cleared for high-sensitivity projects.

Responsibilities

• Agree Project Control approach with stakeholders and perform reporting.
• Handle intermediate problem solving and escalate when needed.
• Drive deadlines with autonomy and lead Spartan project controls.
• Guide project control processes across the full lifecycle.
• Support financial activities such as forecasts and status reviews.
• Collaborate with Change and Risk PM to manage risks.

Skills

Influence stakeholders

Relationship building

Problem solving techniques

Data analysis / synthesis

Judgement and advisory skills

Tools

Compass

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Controls Lead to join the team with our prestigious client BAE Systems at their site in Warton.

Job Description

The Project Control Lead will responsible for the effective application of the Project Control (Project Control System) elements required to appropriately manage the Spartan project. They will work under the direction of the Project Management & Control Manager to implement improvements (and may be asked to identify potential improvements based on previous experience or best practice). The Project Control Lead will have significant experience in the delivery of Project Control activities including toolsets and good practice specific to Monitoring and Control and other sub-disciplines including Resource Forecasting, Risk & Opportunities Management, Scheduling etc. The Project Control Lead will support key Financial activities such as period reforecasting, monthly Contract Status Reviews, quarter Estimates and Completion refreshes etc.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Agree Project Control approach with stakeholders and perform intermediate project controls including reporting (tool based, MS Office based presentations)
• Undertake intermediate level problem solving typically based on previous experience, escalating to PM&C Manager as required
• Proactive drive to meet deadlines in line with the business calendar and have a high degree of self autonomy
• Lead Project Control processes on the Spartan project across the full project lifecycle, providing guidance to others as required
• Help to drive the activities which ensure financial and other benefits are achieved
• Work with the Change and Risk PM to identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project
• Apply appropriate Project Control methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of a range of Project Control methodologies and toolsets
• Comprehensive knowledge of Air Project Control policies, processes, procedures and tools e.g Compass
• Good understanding of (or active interest in) the wider Project Control environment, and developments and practices in the field
• Good understanding of how own team integrates with others teams & projects in order to achieve objectives

Skills

• Experience of influencing stakeholders typically inside the company
• Experience of building relationships and negotiating outcomes with internal stakeholders
• Experience of problem solving techniques, in the field of Project Control, utilising data and information from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) sources to resolve
• Ability to gather and synthesise complex data into management information
• Able to make judgements, recommendations and provide advice on analysis of factual information

Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance.