Lead Project Controller
Reading
12-Month Contract
Paying up to £70p/h (Outside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines.
- Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays).
- Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
- Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE).
- Identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
- Review and validate project assumptions regularly.
Required Experience
- Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence
- Hold an APMP / APM Certification
- Be a Certified Primavera P6 professional
- Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations
- Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements
- Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimization and conflict resolution