Lead Project Controller
12‑Month Contract, Paying up to £70p/h (Outside IR35). Please note: due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance.
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
* Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programmes 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 optimization and conflict resolution.
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