Title: Project Controller Type: Contract Location: Reading - 3 days a week onsite Duration: 3-6 Months (Extensions likely) About Ovyo Ovyo works globally with companies in the TV, Media, Aerospace and Satellite communication industries including some of the top household brands. We are working on a mix of long-term customer engagements and shorter consulting projects, quickly fast tracking their experience within the industry, and their career. Responsibilities: Schedule Control: Maintain and update detailed project schedules using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, tracking milestones, dependencies, and delays. Budget & Cost Tracking: Support forecasting, budget monitoring, and cost control across multiple projects, reconciling resource allocations and spend against forecasts. Reporting & Visibility: Produce regular dashboards, variance reports, and executive summaries, contributing to PMO reporting packs using tools like Power BI and Excel. Risk & Issue Management: Maintain RAID logs, support mitigation planning, and chair or contribute to risk review meetings. Change Control: Track scope change requests and assess their impact on timelines, costs, and resources. Procurement Support: Assist with managing procurement timelines and documentation for suppliers and subcontractors. Governance Support: Collaborate with the PMO to ensure adherence to delivery governance, portfolio timelines, and quality standards. Tool Ownership: Serve as a superuser or key contributor to PPM tools, ensuring efficient use and adoption. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Programme Managers, Engineers, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to support cross-functional delivery. Requirements: Experience: 3–7 years in a Project Controller or PMO Analyst role, ideally in aerospace, defence, or complex engineering environments. Skills: Strong analytical abilities, excellent stakeholder communication, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Tools: Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar PPM tools. Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to adapt to hybrid delivery approaches. Certifications: PRINCE2, APM, P3O, or similar certifications are desirable. Sector Experience: Experience in space, defence, aerospace, or telecoms sectors is advantageous.