GCAP - Head of Project Control Operations

Leonardo S.p.A.; Torino; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo S.p.A. in Torino (C.so Francia) is seeking a Project Control Manager to lead a team responsible for robust control systems and performance analysis.

The role collaborates with the Control Account Owner to ensure effective communication of progress and project status, including hands-on guidance and training on control mechanisms. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years in project control, with PMP/PRINCE2/APM certifications and strong knowledge of Primavera and Power

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• PM certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM.
• Leadership experience with team mentoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep knowledge of project control systems for large projects.
• 5–10 years proven experience in the role.
• Proficiency with Office tools and project management software (Office, Primavera, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that supports and maintains robust project control systems.
• Oversee and coordinate project control specialists with the Control Account Owner.
• Provide guidance, training and tools on project control mechanisms.
• Ensure effective analysis and communication of progress and performance data.

Skills

Office tools

Primavera

Power BI

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2/APM)

Tools

Office tools

Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

Project Control Manager is responsible for leading a team that supports and maintaining robust project control systems. This role involves overseeing and managing project control specialists that works with Control Account Owner in functions to ensure effective analysis and communication of progress and performance information. The role will provide expert guidance, training, tools on project control mechanisms to the deployed specialists.

Key Accountabilities

Provide guidance and operation of project control mechanisms and processes. Resource the Project Control Specialists across the functions in conjunction with Integrated Resource Management Manager; Continuously improve and develop the project control capability on the project/programme and provide advice at Business level, Provide guidance, training, tools to the deployed project controller specialists;

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Professional certifications; example: PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM (Association for Project Management)
• Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring a team and engaging with several stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in project control systems/methodologies to give guidance of managing large-scale projects and programs
• Manage and facilitate reviews of the project control system and have strong analytical skills of project performance data
• 5-10 years of proven experience in the role
• Excellent Knowledge of Office tools and usage of project management tools (example: Office, Primavera, Power BI)

Seniority: Expert Attitudes:

• Decision Making
• Attitude for teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Orientation towards problem solving, activity planning and deadline management
• Dynamism
• Autonomy and proactivity
• Availability for travel

Language Skills:

Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.

Senior Primary Location: IT - Torino - C.so Francia Contract Type: Permanent Total Base Pay Range: 32.731,92 - 43.000 Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!