Project Controller
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LMUKA11673
E4773I / Project Controller
Ampthill
Ampthill - Multiple
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK, part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, is a leader in systems
integration, working on major programmes spanning the aerospace, defence and civil
sectors.The organisation works with more than 100 business partners and employs
some 2,000 people at sites across the UK. We draw on the vast breadth of technologies
and capabilities across the corporation, and pull innovation through our supply chain, in
order to deliver high technology products and services to our customers.
Lockheed Martin UK was established in 1999 and is comprised of six Business Units
located across the UK involved in high profile UK programmes including; Deterrent,
AWE, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Military Flying Training System, Combined Arms Tactical
Trainer, Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme, Hellfire, Scout SV, Warrior
Capability Sustainment Programme, JAVELIN, C-130.LMUK AmpthillLMUK Ampthill
traces its history back to Percival Aircraft, which became part of the Hunting Group in
1944, changing its name to Hunting Percival Aircraft in 1954. Mergers and consolidation
led to the creation of Hunting Engineering, which moved to Ampthill in 1962. It was sold
to its management in 2001 as INSYS, and Lockheed Martin acquired INSYS in 2005.
The site is now referred to as Lockheed Martin UK - Ampthill and is a significant
Business Area within Lockheed Martin’s Missiles & Fire Control business unit.Lockheed
Martin UK – Ampthill currently employs around 800 employees and is the largest wholly
owned Lockheed Martin site in the UK. Programme Operations employ in the region of
90 personnel consisting of Programme Managers, Control Account Managers, Master
Planners, Risk Managers, Programme and Administration Support personnel these
personnel are deployed to various programmes across the site. The Programmes at
Ampthill can be split into three business areas: Vehicle Systems, Protection Systems,
and Special Projects. Key programmes at the site include the Warrior Capability
Sustainment Programme (WCSP), Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) turret integration, and
LEAPP (Land Environment Air Picture Provision).
Specific Job Description:
Lockheed Martin has vacancies for Project Planners and is developing the Project
Controls role at its Ampthill site. Career opportunities exist for both these roles.
Individuals from scheduling/planning or cost controlling backgrounds with the
characteristics and capabilities to become Controllers will be provided with the
necessary support and training to fulfil their potential.
Accountable to Programme/Project Manager or Control Account Manager for the
planning, monitoring and controlling of scope, schedule, resource & cost on assigned
projects.
Scope resource and cost planning, monitoring, cost reporting and Earned Value Anaysis
will be performed using SAP. MS Project will be utilized to produce schedules and
associated progress reporting.
The Planner/Project Controller shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
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Schedule all activities associated with assigned Projects/Control Accounts to
produce an integrated critical path schedule, update as required, and report potential
problems/problem areas to the Control Account Manager for action.
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Resource load schedules (where applicable) and maintain a Performance
Measurement Baseline in MS Project. Analyse and report project progress
and resource requirements.
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Enter and maintain the monthly project forecasts in the company SAP
system using the EAC workbench.
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Update and evaluate the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing
actual cost incurred and earned value achieved for the control accounts.
Use calculations such as TCPI and IEAC to validate the forecast.
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Assists Control Account Manager in generating data/information for
presentations and reports to project management or the customer.
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Consolidate data in the schedule and in project cost reports for Control
Account Manager’s review and approval.
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Generate Variance Analysis Reports on a monthly basis to cover schedule,
cost and variance at completion information with corrective actions. Work
with the CAM to implement the corrective actions to re-align the work to
the baseline.
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Support Control Account Manager in raising Baseline Change Requests,
getting approval and implementing them into the baseline.
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Open and close booking numbers and co-ordinate changes.
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Ensure Work Authorisation Documents are prepared and get approved
such that the baseline can be used to measure performance.
Advise the Control Account Manager on the use of appropriate EV
techniques for the type and duration of the work package.
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Required Skills:
 A strong individual who will ensure that best planning practice is always adhered to,
even in occasional pressurised situations.
 Proven understanding of all aspects of Earned Value Management (EVM)
 The ability to quickly pick up new tool sets and processes, with good analytical skills.
 Proven ability to analyse schedules and cost data for impending difficulties and
clearly communicate to Project Manager/Control Account Manager.
 Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Desirable Skills:
 Working knowledge of and experience in MS Project 2007/2010 or similar scheduling
tools.
 Working knowledge of and experience in SAP cost planning & reporting
 Experience in the development, maintenance and control of complex event-driven
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
 Experience in planning and scheduling in complex design and development
programmes (preferably MoD or Defence related) and be able to understand and
work with a technical and skill-diverse team
Standard Job Description:
Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs.
Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and
manpower requirements. Supports and participates in negotiations with customer.
Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the
labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the
required resources. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress
against established plans and parameters. Formulates and recommends corrective
action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations,
and work requirements.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through proven professional experience. Will also consider individuals with
equivalent experience / combined education.
Considered experienced, but still a learner.