Project Planning & Scheduling Discipline Lead

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead innovative defence projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape project planning within a new organisational structure, focusing on complex systems like advanced communication and counter-drone technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project planning, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly influence the future of project delivery in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles with project planning and scheduling.
• Ability to lead complex projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project planning and scheduling community.
• Oversee integration of planning tools and support professional development.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

P6

MSP

Active Risk Manager

RiskHive

Deltec Cobra

Safran

Primavera Risk Analyzer

SAP

IFS

Job description

Job Description

Project Controls Manager
Location: Ashton Vale Bristol (2 to 3 days onsite)
Duration: 26 Weeks
Pay Rate: £70 to £90 Hourly via umbrella company (Depending on experience)

***CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION***

Make a difference

This role presents an exciting challenge for the successful candidate, offering the opportunity to shape a new role within a new organisational structure and to lead in the business. The position involves working on a variety of cutting-edge programmes in the Mission Systems domain, including complex weapon systems, advanced communication systems, and counter-drone technology.

The difference our new Planning Discipline Lead will make

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Mission Systems team working on large, complex defence projects. The role involves developing and maintaining a strong project planning and scheduling community, capability, and culture across our Mission Systems business. Reporting to the Head of PM&PC, you will collaborate with Discipline Leads in Cost/Estimating, Risk, Project Controls, and Project Management to embed best practices, governance, and techniques aligned with group policies, ensuring robust project delivery and proactive planning approaches.

You will support the integration of new enterprise-level planning and scheduling tools, ensuring standardised use across the portfolio. As Discipline Lead, you will oversee the planning and scheduling community, including professional development, mentoring, and coaching. Additionally, you will work with the PM&PC Operations Lead to develop a pipeline of qualified planning professionals to meet delivery demands. This is a strategic role with significant influence on the future of project planning within our business.

Who we're looking for

We seek a collaborative leader who owns and delivers results, champions high performance, and is courageous in challenging the status quo. You should be self-motivated, capable of transforming complex problems into simple solutions, and comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.

Experience

You need proven experience in a similar leadership role with the ability to lead from the front. Desirable experience includes:

• Extensive project planning and scheduling management, control techniques, and approaches.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as P6 and MSP, including administration and database management.
• Delivery or leadership of planning and scheduling within large, technically complex projects or programmes.
• Experience with related project controls software tools like Active Risk Manager, RiskHive, Deltec Cobra, Safran, or Primavera Risk Analyzer.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage successfully at all levels.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or IFS is desirable.

Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, as you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.