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Senior Project Controller

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive project controls experience in defense or similar industries, advanced Primavera P6 and Deltek COBRA skills, EVMS knowledge, and the ability to maintain compliance. Security clearance required.
  • You will lead planning and scheduling, ensure adherence to processes, build performance baselines, develop accurate estimates, and manage a small team of project controllers.

Requirements

  • Significant demonstrable Project Controls, Planning, Cost Management, or Accounting experience in a similar role in the defence, construction, rail, oil and gas or manufacturing industry. This experience will include many programme lifecycles covering concept, assessment, development, manufacture, in-service and disposal phases.
  • Advanced user of project controls software including Oracle Primavera P6 and Deltek COBRA.
  • Experience in effective use of EVMS processes.
  • A strong disposition for professionally maintaining project-wide adherence and compliance to processes, and procedures, sometimes in the face of adversity.
  • You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC).

Responsibilities

  • Leading and facilitating, planning, and scheduling functions and workshops, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
  • Ability to ensure that customer and business processes are effectively and efficiently adhered to across the project team environment. A dedication to continuous improvement and enhancement of current project controls methodologies.
  • Building and maintaining a cost and schedule performance baseline which includes well defined scope, assumptions, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure, Activity ID and integrated critical path schedule that is resource loaded and allows for development risk
  • Development of accurate Estimate at Completion.
  • You may be responsible for managing and developing a small team of project controllers to best support the programme and contribute to project controls deliverables with hands on involvement in the day to day activities.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Senior Project Controller.

Where is the location for this job?

The location for this job is New Malden, London, United Kingdom.

What type of security clearance is required for this position?

A Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this position.

Is telecommuting an option for this role?

Yes, we may consider hybrid teleworking for this position.

How much travel is required for this job?

Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is £53,000 - £63,000.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Project Controller?

Responsibilities include leading planning and scheduling functions, maintaining cost and schedule performance baselines, and developing accurate Estimates at Completion.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have significant demonstrable experience in Project Controls, Planning, and Cost Management in industries such as defence, construction, or manufacturing, as well as advanced proficiency in project controls software.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include flexible working options, private health care, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses.

How does Northrop Grumman support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to apply and be part of an inclusive community.

How can I apply for this role?

You can submit your application online, and our team will review it and be in touch shortly.

What should I do if I want to find out more about this role?

If you would like more information about this role, you can reach out to our team for support.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace.

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Mission & Purpose

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at careers.northropgrumman.com. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U. S. citizenship is required for most positions. Our careers site can be found at northropgrumman.com/careers/. If you are contacted by someone about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the opportunity on our Careers site before engaging with that contact. We only schedule interviews with qualified candidates who have applied to a job posting through our Careers site.