EVM Analyst

Role Title: Senior Principal Project Controller Location: Bristol or Farnborough- 2 to 3 days per week onsite Duration: 12 months Clearance required: SC Cleared Day rate: £500 per day via umbrella company Overall Purpose of the Job: The role is responsible for the delivery of Project Control, scheduling and EVM administration & support across all projects and programmes Key Accountabilities: Leading by example, communicating purpose and expectations, developing and motivating the team, creating inclusivity, participation and involvement and encouraging innovation and creativity Undertaking tasks and activities, as required, in the delivery of planning & scheduling Championing Best Practice and applying lessons learned within the team, with programme and project teams and other key delivery partners Developing and maintaining regular, open and positive lines of communication within the team, with the leadership, programme and project teams and other key delivery partners Managing, motivating and coordinating the team to achieve specified objectives Engaging, mentoring and supporting the team in their career development and providing guidance that enables the transfer of learning into effective practice for the team Working knowledge of programme management principles and how project planning, scheduling and control activities underpin them Maintain project schedules and keep project resources on track, provide regular project updates to stakeholders, and maintain contact with the team to monitor job progress. Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, including baselining, status and performance measurement baselines Execute EVM using the company tool (Cobra) Produce EVM reports and execute project controls in alignment with ANSI 748 32 guidelines Analyse EVM and provide EVM analysis support and guidance to the Project Team Using EVM techniques such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Support customer/internal IBR's Detailed knowledge of a number of technical areas, such as: project controls, EVM, governance and assurance, risk analysis and management, cost management/control/reporting, benchmarking, data analysis and reporting. Significant knowledge of the development and delivery of complex project schedules using proprietary planning tools, specifically PPM2016 or Primavera P6 - to enable the definition and implementation of software management processes and procedures Development and reporting of project schedule data to senior stakeholders (operating at IDT lead, Director level and above) in a complex projects environment Successful outcomes of this role: Up-to-date, accurate, reliable and timely outputs that are trusted and accepted by the leadership, programme and project teams in support of projects up to LCM Level 4 Planning & Scheduling outputs that contribute to meeting or exceeding business plan revenue and margin targets for projects up to LCM Level 4 Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems Execute EVM and produce timely reports Provide detailed explanations of project variances and propose corrective actions to keep the project on track. Development, introduction and implementation of project schedule analytics and reporting methodologies and techniques (such as Critical Path analysis) Established and regular engagement with the leadership, programme and project teams for projects up to LCM Level 4 Person Specification Essential Education and Qualifications: Bachelor degree or equivalent or 10 years' relevant experience Programme or Project Controls Qualification - Practitioner or equivalent Project management qualification; APM membership desirable. Experience of operating as a project or programme scheduler in a complex environment Experience of managing a complex project or programme is desirable Strong understanding of EVM principles and metricsCompetencies: Has an in-depth knowledge of the following competence in complex situations: Schedule Management Resource Management Consolidated Planning Reviews Change Control EVMHas a detailed knowledge of the following competence in complex situations: Ethics, Compliance & Professionalism Team Management Conflict Management Leadership Budget & Cost Control Contract Management Financial & Cost Management Resource Capacity Planning Stakeholder & Communication Management Operating within PMO Line Management MS Office Software Performance Management & EVM Has a comprehensive knowledge of the following competence in situations of limited complexity: ? Frameworks & Methodologies ? Capability Development ? Operating within P3M ? Project Management ? Matrix Management