Lead Planning, Monitoring & Control Professional - Planning

Role:

• The individual in this role will manage the PM&C processes of a small project, or a part of a larger, more complex project, (such as a particular work package), or will support a Project Manager or Head of Project with aspects of managing PM&C on a larger project.

• At this level the incumbent may lead a small team of professional staff (typically up to 5), being responsible for managing their delivery and performance and providing appraisal and support to their development.

• They will have a level of experience in one or more areas of PM&C practice and be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application.

• Able to perform advanced project reporting & scheduling.

• Able to undertake advanced problem solving typically based on previous experience.

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of Business process and procedures.

• Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.

Role Requirements:

(Not limited to)

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of PM&C policies, processes, procedures and systems.

• Comprehensive PM&C experience demonstrated in a professional capacity and the specialist skills to ensure procedures are followed with the ability to define the standards which the others will operate. Guides others in application of PM&C processes.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their project.

• Comprehensive understanding of one or more PM&C tools techniques and practices.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project.

• Good knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs). Typically an Assessor for LCM Reviews.

Skills:

(Not limited to)

• Good understanding of the structure, organisation, processes and culture of Line of Business, so as to be able to support implementation of appropriate PM&C approaches.

• Applies problem solving techniques to situations of moderate complexity in the field of PM&C, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas.

• An ability to gather information. Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches.

• Ability to capture, adopt and share good practice.

• A comprehensive understanding of how team integrates with others teams & projects in order to achieve objectives.

Qualifications:

• Application of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level.

• Roles typically require a University Degree, or a substantial amount of practical knowledge gained through experience.

• Incumbent will be expected have a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification

Security:

BPSS + SC + Subject to ITAR and UK eyes only

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.