Project Controls Lead

at  Leonardo UK Ltd

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Due to an internal promotion, the CS3 Project Controls team has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Project Controls Lead to join the team.
Our Project Controls Function is going through an exciting period of change. We are looking for a strong leader to help embed these changes, while providing guidance, mentoring & training to the team.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

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 (ideally including 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
Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training
Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams and recognise and positively interact with stakeholders up to VP level
Works independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios
Experience of coaching, mentoring or team leadership
Able to act as delegate for Project/ Programme Controls Manager

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 expertise 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 and scenario analysis/ 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
Applies resource scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and proactively resolves conflicts across the IPT/BU
Coach, mentor and train other members of the Project Controls function (or other functions) 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.