Senior Project Controller

Advanced Resource Managers; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers is looking for a skilled individual to manage and maintain the Domain Master Schedule, ensuring timely updates and effective communication with stakeholders. This role requires a strong background in schedule management, especially for large programs in aerospace and defence.

Ideal candidates will hold an APMP / APM Certification and possess excellent problem-solving and risk management skills. The position is based in Reading, United Kingdom, and requires a high level of UK Security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in schedule management for large projects, preferably in aerospace and defence.
• Strong expertise in developing project schedules using recognized methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the Domain Master Schedule with activities and timelines.
• Identify and flag scheduling criticalities and conflicts.
• Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders.

Skills

Schedule management and planning

APMP / APM Certification

Critical Path Method expertise

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Monitoring and analysis of schedule performance

Resource and deadline balancing

Problem-solving and risk management

Job description

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines.
• Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays).
• Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
• Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE).
• Identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
• Review and validate project assumptions regularly.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence
• Hold an APMP / APM Certification
• Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations
• Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements
• Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimization and conflict resolution