Project Controls Manager

Description

• To be responsible for managing the periodic correlation of schedule, cost, quality and risk to drive expedient programme delivery and manage performance whilst capturing and analysing cost data, including inputting cost data into HS2 data capture systems
• To be responsible for providing functional line management, performance management and objective setting support to direct reports
• To be accountable for managing risks for a development or delivery area of the HS2 Programme, leveraging SME advice and technical knowledge from specialists to respond to project delays, issues and other challenges throughout the project
• To be responsible for managing, supporting and co-ordinating project controls activities within the supply chain, for projects or contracts to assure the accuracy and quality of cost, risk and schedule information being captured
• Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI
• To be responsible for supporting and coordinating the change management process, ensuring impacts to the baseline are effectively assessed and managed
• To be responsible for managing the assurance of Project Controls Data and ensuring adherence with Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Controls policies, processes and standards across development and delivery areas
• To be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated baseline across scope, time, cost, risk and quality and track performance for project and contract
• To be responsible for managing the co-ordination and communication of the Period reporting cycle ensuring compliance with the reporting life cycle and undertaking self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons and best practice within the Project Controls community
• To be responsible for reviewing supply chain programme submissions and updating client schedules
• To be accountable for analysing the data & reports submitted and providing insights and trends on performance and risks to support decision making

Requirements

• Experienced in the management and control of key Project Controls systems (e.g. Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, etc.)
• Data analysis - Ability to analyse and interpret data and produce accurate timely and informative reports in multiple formats targeted to the needs of the audience
• Prioritisation - Ability to define and prioritise objectives, analyse inputs, assess and challenging data, define strategies and support rationales
• Basic level of knowledge of the fundamentals of Project and Commercial Management including understanding of cost delivery, schedule targets
• Knowledge of one or more of the core Project Controls disciplines, including; Schedule Management, Cost Management, Change Management and Risk Management
• Experience of facilitating and administering project performance reviews and presentation with stakeholders.
• Experience in one or more the core project controls functions, including; baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management and performance reporting
• Experience of managing and/or influencing governance forums including project change and investment boards with delegated decision-making powers.
• Influencing & Negotiating Skills - Ability to be assertive without causing unnecessary conflict
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Experience in project controls on projects/programmes
• Basic knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to present at Project level; Ability to confidently communicate on project controls updates and processes to project and supply chain teams, citing a wide range of examples of application; Ability to produce and present documents and reports to project and supply chain teams
• Facilitation - Ability to manage workshops to solve critical problems and provide clear direction to team members on the actions needed to manage and mitigate any critical issues

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance