PROJECT CONTROLLER
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Hertfordshire , Stevenage |
| Industry Sector | Aerospace |
| Start Date | N/A |
| Salary/Rate | £excellent package |
| Reference | J5220 |
| Date Advertised | 09-10-2008 - 09:50 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
To manage the project control activities of a major UK prime spacecraft project. This will involve a good knowledge of the processes involved as well as the company tools such as Primavera P3, SAP and MARS risk tool. It is essential that the individual understands the principles of Project/Work Package Management and the structuring of WBSs. The job will involve the development of toolsets and training of project staff.
Project Controller
A controller will be aligned to a project or projects. If more than one then they will be from the same product family. The controller will be physically situated amongst the project team. His/her main function will be to promote an understanding of financial, schedule, risk and change issues within the project, to monitor and challenge the output of the same project team and to support the decision making process.
The controller will gain knowledge in all aspects of his project and this will include:
The contract
The cost model
The risk profile and process
The project management
The technical solution
The industrial process
The management structure
The systems in supporting the project
The foreign exchange requirements
The structure of a project and its suppliers within SAP
The project controller should align him/herself to the activities of the project manager and through an all round knowledge of the project, put him/her self in a position to present the status of the project on behalf of the project manager when needed. The controller will however remain independent of the project enabling him/her to always report a true and fair view as to the health of the project.
Moreover, the position of project controller should be seen as an essential part of the training plan for any person looking to take on the role of project manager.
Specific Areas of Responsibility
1. Schedule/ Cost Model
Ensure its integrity and coherence with data held within SAP.
2. Risk Exposure
Monitor the risk process to ensure that exposures are reported and managed appropriately.
3. Bidding Activities
To provide expert assistance to the bid manager in creating a cost model, identifying its sensitivities and drivers and therefore its inherent risk.
A full job spec is available on web site: mylen co uk
Successful candidates will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.
Mylen Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency specialising in Mechanical, Electronic, Production, IT, Software, Automotive and Aviation Engineering.
