Project Scheduler/Controller - Glenrothes
Apply locations GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY
Date Posted: 2024-11-29
Country: United Kingdom
Location: GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Job Title: Project Scheduler/Controller
Hybrid working
Summary of Role:
New business and programme extension have resulted in a fantastic opportunity to join the Weapons and Sensors Business Unit as a project scheduler/project controller. The successful candidate will work with high performing multifunctional teams on cutting edge technology contributing to global security. The scheduler will provide project planning, risk management and cost control support to production teams, development engineers and senior management. The scheduler will generate metrics, cost reports and variance analysis information to support programme decision making, and assist teams in use of PM processes.
Main Duties:
• Responsible for integrity of Development project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring that all activities, events and milestones are logically linked and fully resourced.
• Evaluate IMS critical path, schedule risk and variances.
• Progress project plan and database regularly, providing performance metrics and Estimated Cost to Complete (ETC) for financial reporting and interpret trend data and provide metrics for review at Programme Monthly Review Boards.
• Ensure contractual and programme changes are incorporated into the IMS to maintain a realistic baseline plan, on which Earned Value is generated and guide the Integrated Project Team on the use of EVMS.
• Monitor the Programme Timesheet Bookings and report/investigate unexpected bookings to contracts.
• Facilitate the company risk process by holding Programme Risk Review Boards, to identify and document risks, opportunities and mitigation actions. Provide analysis and reports.
• Support to the Programme Manager, CAMs and Programme Accountant to establish a performance management baseline and budget authorisations for Production and Development programmes in MSP and bespoke internal tools. Collate and analyse finance data such as schedule derived Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
• Development of Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS).
• Support Bid and Proposal activities through the collation and transfer of Basis of Estimates into the Pricing Team.
• Travel to other Raytheon UK Sites (UK, Europe and USA) may be required.
Preferred Candidate Requirements:
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of working in a Project/Programme Control environment.
• Experience of Microsoft Project.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle data accurately across various tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to support, guide and influence project teams to ensure programmes are set up in accordance with Raytheon standard practices and processes.
• Commercial/Business awareness in a complex projects environment.
Personal Characteristics:
• This position will require a considerable amount of interaction with all levels of management, which will require strong interpersonal skills to assert best practice in an environment of competing priorities.
• Flexible approach to all tasks.
• The desire to add value to Raytheon UK and succeed as an individual and as a Raytheon UK employee.
Standard Benefits:
* 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
* Flexible Benefits scheme.
* Discretionary Bonus scheme.
* Enhanced family friendly policies.
* 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’.
* Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
* Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events.
Diversity:
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job.
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