Job Description
Lead Project Controller
Reading
12-Month Contract
Paying up to 70p/h (Outside IR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines.
- Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays).
- Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
- Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE).
- Identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
- Review and validate project assumptions regularly.
Required Experience
- Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence
- Hold an APMP / APM Certification
- Be a Certified Primavera P6 professional
- Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations
- Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements
- Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimization and conflict resolution
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.