Project Controls Analyst

Position Overview

Project Controls Analyst – Actuation, Central Programmes team, Safran Electronics & Defence – Wolverhampton.

Responsibilities

• Act as a highly experienced Project Controller and Data Analyst, supporting Project and Programme Managers across multiple initiatives.
• Operate within the MS Project Server environment, applying strong expertise in project management tools, including EVMS, across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Gather, analyse, and distribute key project performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple projects and programmes.
• Support the preparation and delivery of project performance data for both internal and external customer reviews.
• Ensure compliant project governance is maintained throughout the gated Programme Management Process (PROMPT).
• Provide structured, methodical project support activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely reporting.
• Support Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership by ensuring governance tasks and review cadence are planned, executed, and maintained.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in project controls and project management tools, with experience supporting projects across the lifecycle (e.g., MS Project Server, EVMS).
• Advanced analytical capability, with the ability to track, analyse, and interpret project performance data and KPIs.
• Proven ability to support Programme Managers and IPT leadership by maintaining effective project governance and review cadence.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and confidently across Programme Management teams and wider stakeholders.
• High levels of flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business priorities, management focus, and scope.
• Professional project management accreditation (APM or equivalent), such as the Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Pay review, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance and comprehensive health cash plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring.
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers.
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies.

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