Event Planner jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description Summary
The Project Controllers will help drive the execution of projects through the entire lifecycle from bid / concept phase to closure. You will have an established foundation in project control and be expected to execute project controller tasks when required. In addition, as a Lead Professional Band, you will be expected to be a domain expert in project analytics and be able to offer advice on best practice, support decisions based upon data and contribute to lean operations. Alternatively, you will be developing as a leader and influencer across the business through the facilitation of project reviews, driving best practices and constructively challenging EPM / PMs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain the project integrated master schedule and facilitate earned value analysis/reporting.
• Provide project performance analysis, including the tracking of any deviations from the approved baseline.
• Budget and schedule management: Facilitate monthly program reviews including schedule/budget management, Conscience of the project in project management and adherence to PMO processes, perform scenario planning and three-point estimates to ensure program targets are being met.
• Technical leadership: Act as the expert around earned value management and support PM/EPM in interpreting EV results
• Change Management: Facilitate in the accurate completion of BCRs and provide/present reports for the monthly program reviews. Mentor leads to distinguish variances compared to BCRs and archive program decisions made as part of the change management reviews
• Risk Management: Facilitate risk management reviews and R&O workshops. Manage risk process and timely update of tools
• Project Forecasts: Manage the monthly project forecast cycle to ensure accurate and timely updates are made including (% complete, dates. ETC). Work with PM/EPM to evaluate earned value reports and recommend corrective actions
• Resource Management: Assist with coordinating project resource plans across multiple teams. Support resource gap analysis and scenario planning working with Subsection Managers and EPM/PM
• Customer Management: Support PM/EPM with the decision where resources and processes to complete activities are discussed with the customer including IMS and milestones

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Established Project Planning/Scheduling experience
• Passion for customer satisfaction

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience to embrace and deploy 'Lean Learning' and Hoshin Kanri methodologies.
• Knowledge of Deltek Tool suite in particular Open Plan

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
•Non-contributory Pension
•Life Assurance
•Group income protection
•Private medical cover
•Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No