Lead/ Principal Project Controller

at  Leonardo UK Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you interested in being an integral part of high performing teams delivering advanced technical capabilities and services? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals experienced in Project Planning at the programme or portfolio level to join our growing Project Controls team.
We are seeking Lead/ Principal Project Controllers to lead and deliver Project Controls activities as part of the Global Combat Air Programme. The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) represents the future of UK Combat Air, developing the nations 6th generation fighter capability in collaboration with our national and international partners. GCAP embraces world leading technology into a highly complex integrated solution, delivered by a transformative approach. It is truly a once in a generation opportunity!
Working as an integral part of the IPT (Integrated Project Team), this role offers the opportunity to be involved in a high profile and complex development programme with both an internal and external facing dynamic

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

You really must have:

• Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls/ Planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (inc AGILE) across Projects of varying value/ complexity
• Expert User in one or more Planning/ERP Tools (Primavera P6 and/or SAP)
• Breadth of experience in all parts of lifecycle and experience in the phases of initiation, planning and execution
• Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, decision making skills
• Application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams and recognise and positively interact with stakeholders up to SVP level
• Able to work independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or team leadership

It would be nice if you had:

• Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training

• Accountable for the quality and integrity of the Project Controls on Projects/ Programmes through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider IPT.
• Working as part of an IPT, drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Provide Project Controls support to the establishment and management of activities in the bid phase to ensure best practice is followed, risks managed and schedules can transition to execution with minimal impact
• Manage the integrity of Partner/Subcontractor schedules to ensure dependences are clearly identified and risks managed/identified within the Leonardo project schedule
• Conduct what if analysis/ scenario planning to drive decision taking and risk mitigation
• Identify and manage Schedule Risks, apply Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques, work proactively with the project team to implement mitigation plans and corrective actions and monitor their effectivness
• Ensure Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) are consistently applied, understood and relevant action taken to drive required outcomes and achievement of Company standards/ Project Objectives
• Coach and train other members of the Project Controls function as required
• Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (SDR, PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs and leading on these aspects in the reviews
• Identify, support and drive continuous improvement initiatives working both across the function and within the business area
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area/ IPT in order to influence project activities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the Business Area/ IPT in order to influence project activities