Project Controls Manager

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Planning Specialist to join our team at Leonardo, a global leader in defence electronics. As a Project Planning Specialist, you will play a critical role in planning and controlling projects across various product lines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Under the direction of the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for planning and controlling projects, working closely with IPT Work Package Managers and Project Managers to produce and maintain fully resourced multi-level project schedules.
  • You will deliver Project Controls on Projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance, and provision of guidance to the wider IPT in line with Leonardo processes.
  • Ownership of the Project Schedules - drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques, including application of schedule risk analysis at all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Apply resource scheduling techniques to optimize schedules, identify and resolve conflicts.
  • 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.
  • Conduct what-if analysis to drive decision making and risk mitigation.
  • Application of Schedule Risk Analysis techniques, including identification, methods of analysis, and recommendations for the project team on how to manage/mitigate.
  • Apply Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) and reports to IPT/PCM on the outcomes, alongside recommendations to address issues.
  • Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (PPRP, Schedule Reviews, etc.) through delivering the Project Controls inputs.
Requirements:
  • Practical and demonstrable experience of Project Planning and Control principles.
  • Experience using techniques and procedures, e.g., Earned Value, Work Breakdown Structure, and Network Planning.
  • Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.
  • Breadth of understanding in all parts of the project lifecycle and experience in Planning and Execution Phases.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
  • Good level of business knowledge to perform what-if scenarios.
  • Ability to work independently within well-defined procedures and require minimal supervision.
  • Holds APMG Project Controls Foundation and Practitioner Level Certification or meets the criteria to undertake this training.
What We Offer:
  • Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
  • Flexible working hours with hybrid working options.
  • Company-funded flexible benefits, including access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
  • Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.


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