Programme Control Manager

Description

Day to day management of the sub-programme Project Controls Team of Schedule, Risk, Cost, Change & Reporting & Insights within the CWP and, collaboration and assurance of the CWA programme controls activities in relation to the sub-programmes.

• Assist in leading, coaching and supporting of senior Project Controls resources.
• Support the functional Project Controls Leads with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Head of Civils Works PMO with the planning & co-ordination of PMO lead activities such as, annual budget planning, estimate completion updates, schedule deep-dives etc.
• Accountable for the on-time production and quality of functional month end Performance Reports
• Support the functional Project Controls leads in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Integrated Project Controls processes.
• Support the Head of Civils Works PMO in delivering exemplar Project Controls that is referenced by industry bodies and other major programmes as world class.
• Help ensure SZC is viewed by the Construction Industry as an exemplar in Project Controls through knowledge sharing, networking and delivering presentations to the sector.
• Assist the Head of Civils Works PMO with the establishment, implementation and maintenance of Project Controls arrangements, systems, tools, and work instructions for use on the SZC project and the flow down of SZC Project Controls requirements as appropriate.
• SZC Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of SZC Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. This role reports into the into the Head of Civils Works Project Management Office and will be working within the Civils Works Programme (CWP).
• Responsible for liaising with the supply chain and the assurance of their Project Controls information.
• Implement best practice principles to provide integrated project controls, including Schedule Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Baseline and Change Management and Reporting & Insights.
• Accountable for the implementation of an effective lines of defence assurance process for the Project Controls functions.
• The post holder will be responsible for the functional ownership for all Programme Controls across one or multiple multi-billion-pound sub-programmes within the CWP. This entails being responsible for the ownership, deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Project Controls elements of the project while ensuring we operate and deliver controls within the SZC governance structure, organisation and delivery model. They will ensure Project Controls activities being carried out in an efficient manor in accordance with calendars and deadlines established on SZC. They will be proactive in their approach to driving innovation which will support Project Controls activities on SZC being ‘Digital by Default’.

Requirements

This role is a day rate contract position with hybrid working based in the London office. Travel to Suffolk will also be required.

• The candidate should have significant experience of working in a large-scale project environment and they will have experience of working in multiple Project Controls functions and understand how integrated Project Controls management information is achieved. This knowledge and their previous experience on major programmes and projects will enable them to assure and challenge outputs produced by the various project controls functions. They will have experience of working multi discipline teams and senior leadership to ensure that Project Controls activities are carried out effectively. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to handle multiple Project Controls activities, ensure they can prioritise these for successful delivery and be able deputise for the Head of Civils Works PMO, if needed.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.
• Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Support with tasks directed by the Head of Civils Works PMO, and the ability to deputise at key project meetings.
• Detailed understanding of earned value analysis.
• User of a range of reporting and analytics software and project controls systems particularly Power BI.
• Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
• A track record of working as a Project Controls Director on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge.
• Active membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar association with association certifications.
• Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC.
• Experience of working within multiple Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance