Position Overview
Project Controls Analyst – Actuation, Central Programmes team, Safran Electronics & Defence – Wolverhampton.
Responsibilities
* Act as a highly experienced Project Controller and Data Analyst, supporting Project and Programme Managers across multiple initiatives.
* Operate within the MS Project Server environment, applying strong expertise in project management tools, including EVMS, across all phases of the project lifecycle.
* Gather, analyse, and distribute key project performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple projects and programmes.
* Support the preparation and delivery of project performance data for both internal and external customer reviews.
* Ensure compliant project governance is maintained throughout the gated Programme Management Process (PROMPT).
* Provide structured, methodical project support activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely reporting.
* Support Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership by ensuring governance tasks and review cadence are planned, executed, and maintained.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
* Strong expertise in project controls and project management tools, with experience supporting projects across the lifecycle (e.g., MS Project Server, EVMS).
* Advanced analytical capability, with the ability to track, analyse, and interpret project performance data and KPIs.
* Proven ability to support Programme Managers and IPT leadership by maintaining effective project governance and review cadence.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and confidently across Programme Management teams and wider stakeholders.
* High levels of flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business priorities, management focus, and scope.
* Professional project management accreditation (APM or equivalent), such as the Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual bonus.
* Pay review, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Private medical insurance and comprehensive health cash plan.
* Flexible working options.
* Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance.
* Early finish on Fridays.
* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring.
* Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers.
* Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies.
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