Lead Project Controller

Job Title: Lead Project Controller Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – hybrid working of 4 days weekly on site Grade: GG10 You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager .

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager , you can contact your HRBP. PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity. Role description: You will manage project processes on full project lifecycles, work packages or key programme elements, supporting successful delivery through effective planning, reporting and performance management .

Applying project controls expertise independently , adapting best practices to complex situations, and providing guidance and development for a team of professionals. Core duties: Leading project controls across the full lifecycle, resourcing within the fleet time area, ensuring effective delivery and benefits realisation Developing and maintaining reporting techniques, forecasting and project performance metrics Managing project risks, issues and change controls using appropriate delivery methodologies Collaborating with stakeholders to define project control strategies, plans and delivery priorities Providing expert advice, drawing on specialist knowledge and external expertise where required Coaching and developing team members while promoting continuous improvement and best practice Essential skills: Extensive Project Controls expertise across governance, assurance, processes and delivery frameworks Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills across complex project environments Experienced in project governance, risk management and Integrated Baseline Reviews Advanced analytical skills, translating complex data into actionable project insights Proven ability to mentor teams and promote continuous improvement initiatives Degree-qualified or equivalent experience, with recognised Project Management certification (e.g.

APM PMQ) The Project Team: By joining the team, you will be working together and using world-class project control techniques to provide expertise with supporting Project Managers in the delivery of exciting and strategically important programmes within our Maritime & Land Sector businesses. The business has a drive towards professionalism; this includes support towards chartership and further career development.. Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

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