Lead Project Controller / Scheduler

New business and programme extension have resulted in a fantastic opportunity to join the Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) Business as a Lead Project Controller/ Scheduler. The successful candidate will work with high performing multifunctional teams on cutting edge technology contributing to Air Safety. The scheduler will provide project planning, risk management and cost control direction and support to production teams, development engineers and senior management. The scheduler will generate metrics, cost reports and variance analysis information to support programme decision making and assist teams in use of PM processes.

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  Responsible for integrity of Development project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring that all activities, events and milestones are logically linked and fully resourced.

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  Evaluate IMS critical path, schedule risk and variances.

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  Progress project plan and database regularly, providing performance metrics and Estimated Cost to Complete (ETC) for financial reporting and interpret trend data and provide metrics for review at Programme Monthly Review Boards.

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  Ensure contractual and programme changes are incorporated into the IMS to maintain a realistic baseline plan, on which Earned Value is generated and guide the Integrated Project Team on the use of EVMS.

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  Monitor the Programme Timesheet Bookings and report/investigate unexpected bookings to contracts.

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  Facilitate the company risk process by holding Programme Risk Review Boards, to identify and document risks, opportunities and mitigation actions. Provide analysis and reports.                   

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  Support to the Programme Manager, CAMs and Programme Accountant to establish a performance management baseline and budget authorisations for Production and Development programmes in MSP and bespoke internal tools.  Collate and analyse finance data such as schedule derived Estimates to Complete (ETCs).

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  Development of Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS).

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  Support Bid and Proposal activities through the collation and transfer of Basis of Estimates into the Pricing Team.

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  Travel to other Raytheon UK Sites (UK, Europe and USA) may be required

• Experience of working in a Project/Programme Control environment.

• Competent in the use of MSP 2010/13/16 and other Microsoft applications and an ability to quickly learn the use of our internal EVM and schedule management tools

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to handle data accurately across various tools                                                                             

• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the business

• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new applications

• Ability to work with diverse project teams and stakeholders

• Ability to support, guide and influence project teams to ensure programmes are set up in accordance with Raytheon standard practices and processes.

• Commercial/Business awareness in a complex projects environment.

• Experienced working with multi-disciplined teams over geographically dispersed sites

• This position will require a considerable amount of interaction with all levels of management, which will require strong interpersonal skills to assert best practice in an environment of competing priorities.

• Flexible approach to all tasks.

• The desire to add value to Raytheon UK and succeed as an individual and as a Raytheon UK employee

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.

• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!

• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.

• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.

• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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