Lead Project Controller

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Lead Project Controller

Reading

12‑Month Contract
Pay £70p/h (Outside IR35)
UK Security clearance required.

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 & Qualifications

  • 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 optimisation and conflict resolution.

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy.

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Lead Project Controller

Reading

12‑Month ContractPay £70p/h (Outside IR35)UK Security clearance required.

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 & Qualifications

  • 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 optimisation and conflict resolution.

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026