Project Controls Lead

**_ 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 you’ll do as a Project Controls Lead:_**

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 mínimal 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

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.

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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

**Security Clearance**

**Life at Leonardo**

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- ** Pension**: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- ** Holidays**: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- ** Flexible Working**:Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- ** Wellbeing**:Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- ** Lifestyle**:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- **Company funded flexible benefits**: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- ** 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

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral