Programme Cost Control Manager Location: Glasgow
Contract Type: Permanent
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The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security.
The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.
Support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of the Programme Cost Control and Management function. Working with the Programme Management Team and Delivery Agents’ Cost & Finance teams to provide informed and assured cost actuals, in year forecasts in accordance with the accounting periods as well as overall Programme budget reporting and forward planning in alignment with the Annual Budgetary Cycle.
Ownership of Cost Management : You will be responsible for managing and executing the Programme Cost Management function, ensuring that financial planning aligns with overall programme objectives.
Integration of Cost Management Systems: Establish and maintain an integrated cost management function that controls programme cost data, working closely with key teams such as Programme Management, Programme Control, and Delivery Agencies.
Earned Value Management (EVM) Implementation: Introduce EVM methodologies across the programme to provide insight into cost performance, ensuring financial and resource allocations are optimised.
Financial Forecasting Support: Provide informed cost forecasts, considering financial year constraints and project lifecycle needs. Ensure alignment with programme planning functions to maintain accuracy in financial projections.
Cost Reporting and Analysis: Prepare cost reports in alignment with accounting periods, delivering financial insights for monthly, quarterly, and annual programme performance assessments.
Change Management Oversight: Attend Programme change control meetings, evaluating financial impacts of programme modifications and ensuring cost considerations are integrated into decision-making.
Quality Assurance for Projects: Conduct quality checks to ensure projects align with best cost management practices, identifying areas for improvement.
Leadership and Alignment Across Programme: Lead cost control teams using matrix management techniques, ensuring consistency in cost tracking, reporting, and analysis across the programme.
Generation and presentation of Programme reports for senior management.
Excellent knowledge of cost management function set up and Programme cost monitoring EVM techniques, including the ability to interrogate third party input.
Experience of major programmes or projects containing integrated cost control.
Experience across all stages of the programme or project lifecycle.
Good understanding of the various methods of Project Controls functions i.e. planning, programme, and progress monitoring.
Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning and programming.
Proficient use of Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Awareness of Power BI and Share Point.
Relevant project cost control management qualifications
Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.