Programme Controls Lead

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive benefits package

Pension contributions

Professional development support

Job summary

Amentum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Controls Lead to oversee cost, schedule, risk, change, and governance across a major FCAS infrastructure portfolio. You will ensure robust planning, monitoring, and reporting to support successful delivery of complex defence infrastructure projects.

Working closely with Programme Directors, Defence stakeholders, and the supply chain, you will establish integrated controls in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business Management, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Programme Controls Strategy & Governance.
• Develop the Programme Controls Management Plan.
• Establish the programme controls operating model.
• Define controls governance, standards and reporting requirements.
• Develop controls policies, procedures and assurance arrangements.
• Create a scalable controls framework capable of supporting future portfolio growth.

Skills

Programme Controls

Project Controls

PMO

Cost Control

Scheduling

Risk Management

Change Control

Governance & Assurance

Education

Engineering / Construction / Project Management degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across the Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure sectors. We are seeking talented people who are motivated by technical problem-solving, collaboration and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions for some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The Programme Controls Lead will provide leadership and oversight of all programme controls activities across the FCAS Infrastructure Programme, ensuring the successful planning, monitoring, governance, reporting, and delivery of complex defence infrastructure projects. The role will establish and maintain integrated controls across cost, schedule, risk, change, resource management, and performance reporting, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure required for Future Combat Air System capability. Working closely with Programme Directors, Project Managers, Defence stakeholders, and supply chain partners, the Programme Controls Lead will enable informed decision-making and effective programme governance within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment. At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Controls Strategy & Governance
• Develop the Programme Controls Management Plan.
• Establish the programme controls operating model.
• Define controls governance, standards and reporting requirements.
• Develop controls policies, procedures and assurance arrangements.
• Create a scalable controls framework capable of supporting future portfolio growth.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business Management, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in Programme Controls, Project Controls, PMO, or Infrastructure Programme Management.
• Experience delivering major defence, aerospace, infrastructure, nuclear, rail, or government programmes.
• Demonstrable experience managing: Cost Control Planning & Scheduling Risk Management Change Control Performance Reporting Governance & Assurance

Desirable Experience

• MOD Infrastructure or Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) programmes.
• Aerospace or Air Capability programmes.
• FCAS, Tempest, GCAP, or similar strategic defence programmes.
• NEC4 contract environments.
• Major capital infrastructure projects exceeding £100m.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary programme controls teams.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with unrivalled salary sacrifice schemes available.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Access to a flexible benefits programme tailored to your needs, including buying or selling up to 10 days’ extra holiday.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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