Job Title: Head of Project Controls & Planning
Global Grade: GG15
Location: Farnborough or Malvern with three days per week on-site
Role Type: Permanent - Full Time
Role ID: 19924
Role Purpose
* Lead and transform the Project Controls Office for the UK.
* Be responsible for the policy and key process for Project Controls and Planning across the Group.
* Lead the Project Controls for the UK & drive improved productivity and performance through robust controls and discipline.
* Lead the improvement of project planning and baseline controls to be more effective and impactful.
* Lead the consolidation of the UK PMO’s into a single engaged and efficient Project Controls Office for the UK.
* Improve the management & balance of risk across the UK Portfolio.
* Be responsible for developing the capability to deliver the UK Portfolio and customer our requirements.
* Be responsible for improving the managing of risk and opportunities across the Portfolio.
* Deputise for the Group Portfolio Director.
Key Accountabilities
* Delivering the right leadership for the changes required to improve project controls and planning to enable the change in performance required at QinetiQ.
* Standardising and simplifying our process, practice and reporting to make them more effective and efficient and easy to follow.
* Building a Portfolio of the businesses Bids, Projects of Records & Projects of Concerns management system.
* Improving the talent and capability across the Control & Planning teams.
* Implementing a right sized solution based on complexity and volume modelling.
* Delivering standardised and intelligent reporting to the business as a service.
* Providing the 2nd Line of assurance across the Group for Project Controls.
* Improving the configuration controls of our Project Baselines and configuration management of change.
* Implementing an effective risk and opportunity management process and practice across the group.
* Improving the project forecasting process to enable early warning on schedule and cost variations.
Key Capabilities/Knowledge
* Strategic mind-set: understand QinetiQ strategy to deliver a P3M community capable of delivering the ISP
* Risk Management: understand financial and delivery risk and manage accordingly
* Collaboration and Influence: working effectively with, and influencing across QinetiQ to generate a positive impact on business performance.
* Customer oriented: serving and building value-added relationships with customers whether internal or external.
* Results Orientated: focused on improvement of accurate forecasting and time, cost and schedule excellence.
* Change Leadership: transforming and aligning the business through its people to drive continuous improvements, energising the whole team through any changes.
* People and Organisational Development: developing the long-term skills and capabilities of the team to ensure talent development and succession planning.
* Team Leadership: focusing, aligning and building effective teams across the Sector, including the development of P3M skills and process, supported by appropriate tools.
* Improve project outturn predictability across the Portfolio
* Deliver PCO professional standards, policy and procedures
* Deliver to Internal service delivery plan, supported by appropriate tools and processes
* Maintain and improve employee engagement (as measured through Peakon)
* Accurate work load forecasts for demand planning across the business
* Management of risks, issues and changes at the business level
Experience & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical or business field is preferred.
* Advanced degree in an appropriate field is preferred.
* International experience, operating effectively with international stakeholders and boundaries.
* Extensive cross discipline Project Controls experience.
* Extensive governance and assurance delivery experience.
* Professional body chartership.
* Extensive Experience in Project Controls – Employers often look for candidates with years of experience in cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
* Leadership & Management Skills – Since this is a senior role, strong leadership and decision-making abilities are crucial.
* Data Analytics & Change Control – The ability to analyse project data and implement change control processes is highly valued.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Eligibility: Applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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