Project Controller

Business Environment Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements., We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Controller to join our team based from our in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week Monday - Thursday and hybrid working. Onsite working days are Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday worked from home subject to business needs. Individuals from Project Planning / Project Analyst / Cost Controlling backgrounds with the characteristics and capabilities to become a Project Manager will be provided with the necessary support and development opportunities to fulfil your potential. This post offers the potential for a great diversity of work and responsibility along with a great opportunity to progress. Accountable to Control Account Manager and ultimately the Programme Manager you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling of scope, resourcing and cost on assigned projects. Scope, resource and cost planning, monitoring, cost reporting and Earned Value Analysis will be performed using SAP and other tools, which may include Primavera P6 or MS Project The Senior Project Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Budgeting and managing the resource requirements on the projects and programmes, including managing and developing estimates at complete (EAC)s; and resource planning, taking into account resources required to support a large number of activities.
• Raising Purchase Requisitions
• Produce executive-grade dashboards and narrative-rich presentations for Board & Customer steering committees, turning complex data into actionable insights.
• Consolidating data / analysis for the Control Account Managers for review and approval.
• Review supplier quotes against the plan to manage material forecast.
• Lead the monthly Variance Analysis Reporting Cycle (as required) on a monthly basis to cover variance at completion information with corrective actions. Work with the Programme Manager(s) and other stakeholders to implement the corrective actions to re-align the work to the baseline and budgets.
• Reporting and presenting output of the Financial data to PM highlight issues that may impact schedule or cost due to issues arising.
• Co-ordinate with Programme Finance and PM to ensure that all Programmes' budgets are fully planned and that customer and business requirements are met.
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals, ensuring they meet the customer requirement.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of Executive Presentation Panel reviews.
• Drive the Baseline Change control process; author formal change requests, and cascade updates to all stakeholders.
• Monitor and Control risks and opportunities within scope of work and request timely drawdown of reserves with justification.
• Monitor the PM reserves / plan what it can be used for and request approval from the PM if required.
• Own the Weekly/Monthly/Ad-Hoc business rhythm & cadence to the team.
• Analysis of Actuals vs Plan for deployed personnel, highlight to the PM any challenges to the analysis. Checking resource levels/smooth resource levels based on staff availability/deployment for Resource Management Tool.
• Help with looking for better ways to generate information for the team (Tableau/Fuse/P6/PowerPoint) and drive the adoption of a single source of truth.
• Generate & deliver P6-driven insights to CAMs, Finance and Programme steering, translating performance into strategic decisions.
  
  Experience as a Project Controller, Project Analyst or similar role in a PMO (Project Management Office) environment
• Defence sector experience preferred (or similar Engineering environment)
• Able to demonstrate a strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into effective actions.
• Working knowledge of and experience in SAP cost planning and reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.
• The ability to work with a technical and skill-diverse team.
• Senior stakeholder engagement
Desirable skill
• An understanding of business finance including Orders, Sales, EBIT and Cash and the importance of managing and controlling programmes in order to achieve successful financial outcomes.
• Experience in the development, maintenance and control of complex event-driven project plans and their impact on budgets and financial performance
  
  The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found
Working Schedule 4xFlex What we offer you At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave