Copello are now recruiting for a Lead Project Planner on behalf of a leading Defence Manufacturer.
The Lead Project Controller will manage the PM&C processes of either small projects, or parts of larger, more complex projects with the support of the PM/Head of Projects. You will lead a small team, responsible for managing their delivery and performance and providing appraisal and support to their development.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
1. Managing the PM&C processes on a full project lifecycle to ensure that the needs of customers/users are met and that financial and other benefits are achieved.
2. Identifying, assessing, and managing risks to the success of the project.
3. Agreeing the PM&C approach with stakeholders, preparing realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracking activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate.
4. Consolidating expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to organisational objectives.
5. Supporting and promoting the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.
6. Performing advanced project reporting & scheduling.
7. Having a comprehensive knowledge of Business processes and procedures.
This is a role for an experienced project professional with a small team and the ability to deliver with limited guidance from the Line Manager.
To be considered for this role, you will:
1. Hold a PM Qualification such as APM, Prince2 or similar.
2. Be experienced with Primavera (P6) or an alternative Project Management Toolset.
3. Be an analytical thinker, able to look at PM data/trends and advise Project Managers accordingly.
4. Have working knowledge of EVM.
5. Have strong stakeholder management, able to extract and consolidate information from different sources.
6. Have Planning/Schedule management experience.
7. Have previous line management experience.
This role is looking to pay c£50K plus attractive benefits package and share scheme. The role offers flexible and some remote working, with 3 days on-site working. You must be eligible for SC clearance.
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