Lead Planning Engineer Job at Morson Talent (Barrow-in-Furness)

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Planning, Monitoring & Control Professional to join the team with our prestigious client BAE Systems at their site in Barrow In Furness, this is a hybrid role, candidates MUST be able to work 1 day per week on site in Cumbria. The individual in this role will manage the PM&C processes of a small project, or a part of a larger, more complex project, (such as a particular work package), or will support a Project Manager or Head of Project with aspects of managing PM&C on a larger project. At this level the incumbent may lead a small team of professional staff (typically up to 5), being responsible for managing their delivery and performance and providing appraisal and support to their development. They will have a level of experience in one or more areas of PM&C practice and be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application.

Job Responsibility

Manage the PM&C processes of a small project, or a part of a larger, more complex project, (such as a particular work package), or will support a Project Manager or Head of Project with aspects of managing PM&C on a larger project
At this level the incumbent may lead a small team of professional staff (typically up to 5), being responsible for managing their delivery and performance and providing appraisal and support to their development
They will have a level of experience in one or more areas of PM&C practice and be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application
Able to perform advanced project reporting & scheduling
Able to undertake advanced problem solving typically based on previous experience
Have a comprehensive knowledge of Business process and procedures
Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages
Attend on the job training as appropriate
Able to lead the PM&C processes on a small project or a work package of a larger project
Able to manage the PM&C processes on a full project lifecycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met and that financial and other benefits are achieved
Identify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project
Applies appropriate PM&C methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
Agrees PM&C approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate
Consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives
Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of PM&C policies, processes, procedures and systems
Comprehensive PM&C experience demonstrated in a professional capacity and the specialist skills to ensure procedures are followed with the ability to define the standards which the others will operate
Guides others in application of PM&C processes
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their project
Comprehensive understanding of one or more PM&C tools techniques and practices
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project
Good knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)
Typically an Assessor for LCM Reviews
Experience of influencing stakeholders both inside and outside the company
Comprehensive understanding of the wider PM&C environment, and of developments and practices in the field
Comprehensive understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture
Knowledge acquired through job related training and on the job experience with theoretical and practical skills
Experience of building relationships and negotiating outcomes with internal stakeholders
Gathers and analyses information
Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches
Problem solving most likely to apply in an existing Business environment and also in a new Business environment
Good understanding of the structure, organisation, processes and culture of Line of Business, so as to be able to support implementation of appropriate PM&C approaches
Applies problem solving techniques to situations of moderate complexity in the field of PM&C, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas
An ability to gather information
Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches
Ability to capture, adopt and share good practice
A comprehensive understanding of how team integrates with others teams & projects in order to achieve objectives
Work is typically within standardised processes and practices, accuracy of tasks is impactful
Direct impact on the performance of the team
Responsible for training members of the team, monitoring their quality of work and contributing to pay decisions
Quality and timeliness of work reflects on the effectiveness of the immediate team
Business acumen that goes beyond immediate team
Make judgments, recommendations and advises on analysis of factual information
Impact in terms of providing services/information on matters that assist others in controlling or making decisions
Job involves regular exchange of information and handling of difficult conversations
Communication exchange can be complex and could involve sensitive information
Diplomacy skills required in order to work across business boundaries to achieve optimum solutions
Will need to participate in negotiations and influence operational managers primarily internally at all levels
Application of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level
Roles typically require a University Degree, or a substantial amount of practical knowledge gained through experience
Incumbent will be expected have a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification
Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance

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