Senior Project Controller

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation’s Security. Together.

Salary: £43k-55k depending on experience

Role clearance type: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government clearance in line with the job role (SC)

Location: New Malden

About Your Opportunity:

As a Senior Project Controller at Northrop Grumman you will lead fellow Project Controllers and the project team effectively and proactively controlling multi-million pound projects across the NGUK National Security Solutions Defence Operating Unit portfolio, working on national critical programmes, spanning maritime to future combat air. The role may be planning or cost centric based on the individual project controls resource requirements. 

You will actively develop, maintain and execute complex project performance baselines by adhering to robust project controls processes and procedures

Your Benefits:

• Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.

• Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognised through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel.

• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain and updating a cost and schedule performance baseline which includes well defined scope, assumptions, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure, Activity ID and integrated critical path schedule that is resource loaded
• Effective communications and reporting requirements that define the current status of a project in relation to the project performance baseline, reasons for deviation, and assisting with implementation of corrective action plans
• Seeking continuous improvement and enhancements of current project controls methodologies
• Supporting proposals and change management reviews
• Advanced use of project controls software including Primavera P6 and Deltek COBRA, applying NG Earned Value Management System

Your Experience:

• Significant experience in project controls, commercial operations, and/or prime contract experience with emphasis on project controls and financial issues, ideally in a SSRO QDC/CAAS reporting environment

• Demonstrated experience in applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) performance standards, preferably to ANSI or APM standards
• Advanced ability in practical use of Primavera P6 and MS Project, Deltek COBRA cost management system, and company ERP systems
• Experience with leading and facilitating, planning, and scheduling functions and workshops, including schedule development, control, and analysis
• Specific experience and demonstrated skill in leading and supporting cost management activities on projects, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, cost analysis, activity coding control, accruals, invoicing and expense management

Your Future Team:

We are very fortunate to have a Project Controls team that is comprised of a mixture of individuals with a wealth of experience that are generous with their time in supporting the wider team. Luke from the team had this to say: “Having joined as a Graduate, I received all the support and training to help progress and excel as a Project Controller. Working closely with the Engineers, Project Managers and the Finance teams, to assist in delivering and reporting on project milestones has provided a fantastic opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the wider business and great culture at Northrop Grumman”.

We believe that creating a team that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to great performance. We know the best ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.

About Our Responsibilities:

Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We’ll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business. 

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Yes – then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who’ll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – then connect direct with talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com, where one of our recruitment business partners will be happy to support you with any enquires.

Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation’s security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries and Define Possible. As leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence we are providing ground-breaking outcomes for our customers.

UK Defence Business:

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Find out more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/job-search-united-kingdom/ 

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