Our client, a large Defence supplier, is looking for an experienced Senior Project Control Officer to join their team. The role will operate within a project team at a large secure government department in Cheltenham. You will be based on site full time.
Initial contract will be scheduled to run for 220 days (circa 1 year). Rate is determined by SFIA bands and candidates will therefore be considered for rates depending on their experience:
SFIA band 3 experience, the maximum rate is up to £470/day.
IR35 STATUS:
Inside IR35. Our client has indicated that they intend to operate the engagement as Inside IR35. Candidates would be required to operate through an FCSA registered umbrella company on this engagement. The rates above represent rate payable to the umbrella co. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS : 15/11/2024 at 12:00 This role requires candidates to hold current Enhanced DV clearance. As these are for requirements for contract resource, for early start, and due to the timescales to gain new clearances, candidates without current clearance cannot be considered on this occasion. Role Description You will be an integral part of the team and play a key role in the delivery and continuous development of our capability and service offer. You will play a key role in executing and improving all project management processes to ensure robust and efficient project delivery to a strict timetable, supporting projects across their entire lifecycle, providing key controlling and governance. You will act as the link between the Project Management, Commercial, and Finance teams, and provide the co-ordination to allow these teams to operate cohesively and consistently. Main Responsibilities Build relationships with client stakeholders to manage expectations, establish an environment of trust and deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Work as part of a high performing team whilst supporting other members of the team. Lead delivery of client deliverables and project tasks as directed by your Project, client Manager or Project Controls lead. Track project costs and produce finance reports. Maintain databases and spreadsheets as directed by your Project. Support Project Managers / Project Directors for timely inputs to the finance reports and other project management reports. Present to clients and key stakeholders in a professional, responsive, and client-focused manner. Skills and Experience A working knowledge and demonstrable experience in all or some of the following areas: Experience of working in a project delivery environment or PMO with a good understanding of structured and agile frameworks & methodologies (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, MSP). Experience in project planning, Scheduling, monitoring, and reporting, with P6, Microsoft Project or JIRA. Understanding of programme data management and digital tool solutions. Applied knowledge of practical consulting tools and techniques. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Very strong project management skills with the ability to manage the delivery, commercial and financial aspects of client engagements. Workshop design and facilitation. Strong commercial awareness including the ability to identify and manage risks. High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication with very high attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Excellent communication and numeracy skills. As an Individual Have a strong understanding of large-scale projects and programmes – their component parts (e.g. governance, assurance, controls, lifecycle processes, etc) and how functions combine to deliver outcomes. An outstanding track record of delivering value, ideally in a consulting/advisory business, showing creative problem-solving. Highly adaptable, creative, and able to pick up new concepts and deliver in ambiguous environments. Ability to work in an agile manner, working flexibly to ensure deadlines are achieved. Able to work at a strategic level, but also highly analytical and able to quickly process information or data. Charismatic, resourceful, energetic, and enthusiastic. Individually strong but a great team player, who seeks diversity of thought and engagement from others. Engaging and approachable with strong communication and presentation skills. Candidate Eligibility Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, this role will not offer Visa sponsorship. Tier 2 – General visas cannot be accepted.
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Inside IR35. Our client has indicated that they intend to operate the engagement as Inside IR35. Candidates would be required to operate through an FCSA registered umbrella company on this engagement. The rates above represent rate payable to the umbrella co. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS : 15/11/2024 at 12:00 This role requires candidates to hold current Enhanced DV clearance. As these are for requirements for contract resource, for early start, and due to the timescales to gain new clearances, candidates without current clearance cannot be considered on this occasion. Role Description You will be an integral part of the team and play a key role in the delivery and continuous development of our capability and service offer. You will play a key role in executing and improving all project management processes to ensure robust and efficient project delivery to a strict timetable, supporting projects across their entire lifecycle, providing key controlling and governance. You will act as the link between the Project Management, Commercial, and Finance teams, and provide the co-ordination to allow these teams to operate cohesively and consistently. Main Responsibilities Build relationships with client stakeholders to manage expectations, establish an environment of trust and deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Work as part of a high performing team whilst supporting other members of the team. Lead delivery of client deliverables and project tasks as directed by your Project, client Manager or Project Controls lead. Track project costs and produce finance reports. Maintain databases and spreadsheets as directed by your Project. Support Project Managers / Project Directors for timely inputs to the finance reports and other project management reports. Present to clients and key stakeholders in a professional, responsive, and client-focused manner. Skills and Experience A working knowledge and demonstrable experience in all or some of the following areas: Experience of working in a project delivery environment or PMO with a good understanding of structured and agile frameworks & methodologies (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, MSP). Experience in project planning, Scheduling, monitoring, and reporting, with P6, Microsoft Project or JIRA. Understanding of programme data management and digital tool solutions. Applied knowledge of practical consulting tools and techniques. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Very strong project management skills with the ability to manage the delivery, commercial and financial aspects of client engagements. Workshop design and facilitation. Strong commercial awareness including the ability to identify and manage risks. High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication with very high attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Excellent communication and numeracy skills. As an Individual Have a strong understanding of large-scale projects and programmes – their component parts (e.g. governance, assurance, controls, lifecycle processes, etc) and how functions combine to deliver outcomes. An outstanding track record of delivering value, ideally in a consulting/advisory business, showing creative problem-solving. Highly adaptable, creative, and able to pick up new concepts and deliver in ambiguous environments. Ability to work in an agile manner, working flexibly to ensure deadlines are achieved. Able to work at a strategic level, but also highly analytical and able to quickly process information or data. Charismatic, resourceful, energetic, and enthusiastic. Individually strong but a great team player, who seeks diversity of thought and engagement from others. Engaging and approachable with strong communication and presentation skills. Candidate Eligibility Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, this role will not offer Visa sponsorship. Tier 2 – General visas cannot be accepted.
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