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Support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of the Programme Cost Control and Management function. Work 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 period(s), as well as overall Programme budget reporting and forward planning in alignment with the Annual Budgetary Cycle.
* Assume ownership for the Programme Cost Management function and the Cost Management Plan, part of the Programme Management Plan.
* Create and maintain an integrated programme cost management function and control cost data. Work closely with the Programme Management, Programme Control Team, and Delivery Agencies to gather cost data to facilitate accurate cost and financial updates as required by the Programme drumbeat.
* Lead the setup and introduction of Earned Value Management (EVM) approach across the Programme and ensure integration of data for Programme level reporting.
* Lead the development of the Programme Cost Control function delivery performance metrics for Programme performance reporting.
* Support the provision of informed forecasts for the Project (for the Financial Year and Project Lifecycle).
* Collaborate with the Programme Planning functions to ensure forecasts are informed and aligned to the programme.
* Review and track costs and forecasts at Programme level to ensure continued affordability.
* Ensure Cost Reporting Outputs for the Programme are prepared timely for accounting period reporting, inputting into relevant internal financial systems. Provide insights and analysis of the monthly, quarterly, and annual Programme performance from a cost management perspective.
* Monitor Programme change from a cost perspective and attend the Programme change control meetings.
* Undertake deep dive analysis of areas where cost forecasts differ from actuals, providing clarity of reasons and recommendations for further action(s).
* As the functional lead for Cost Management within the programme, develop processes and tools to ensure consistent capture and high-quality, regular reporting of information required for Cost control, aligned with programme requirements.
* Support the Programme Controls and Integration Manager with the establishment of Programme Control capabilities, including governance.
* Support analysis of cost performance data, advising on root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
* Promote open communication and collaboration between all parties, including programme and customer organizations. Conduct quality checks to ensure projects adhere to best practices.
* Liaise with other agencies to seek and share learning from experience and best practice for the Cost Management Function.
* Lead through matrix management the Cost Control Function of the Programme, ensuring consistency and alignment across the Programme in collation, analysis, and reporting of Programme Costs, compatible with the needs of the Finance team.
* Perform other duties as requested or agreed with the Programme Controls and Integration Manager.
Qualifications
* Over 5 years' experience at Senior Level in leading teams and controlling costs of Major Programmes.
* Experience in generating and presenting Programme reports for senior management.
* Proactive, able to use own initiative to solve problems and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Excellent knowledge of cost management setup and Programme cost monitoring EVM techniques, including ability to interrogate third-party input.
* Experience with major programmes/projects containing integrated cost control.
* Experience across all stages of the programme/project lifecycle.
* Good understanding of various Project Controls methods, including planning, programme, and progress monitoring.
* Strong understanding of risk and opportunity management related to planning and programming.
* Strong understanding of events that initiate delay or change and methods to demonstrate them.
* Proficient in Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint; awareness of Power BI and SharePoint.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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