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Senior Project Controller

Posted 22 hours ago

Vacancy: Senior Project Controller

Location: Swindon - UK

Job Family: Project Management

As the Senior Project Controller, you will be accountable for leading and managing the day-to-day operations, development, and growth of the Project Controls team within HT. Responsible for the provision of Project Controls support services on projects via a blend of in house and managed service resource. The role will include a key stakeholder interface with the Group Engineering & Capital Projects function and the Portfolio management and controls team, to ensure smooth transition of information is supplied to establish effective reporting.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:
Line management responsibility within the HT Project Controls team, providing day-to-day leadership, mentoring and support as required ensuring that the portfolio PC services are being effectively discharged.
Maintain an effective Project Controls service to the HT business through the planning and organising PC resource through the JM business managed service provision and/or internal resource.
Lead on Functional continuous improvement activities / initiatives relating to Project Controls operational governance procedures, processes, tools and systems.
Provide senior-level Project Controls oversight on more complex HT projects / programmes and Risk Reviews / workshops as required, providing assistance to Project Managers as required to discharge their duties; leading on schedule risk analysis activities, and development of risk mitigation strategies to increase the chances of successful project outcomes.
Implement appropriate and effective project control techniques (in line with best practice), including where needed depending on the complexity and size of the projects; monitoring of 'earned value'; cost and schedule variance; estimates at completion (EACs); critical path analysis, and risk, to deliver projects effectively.

Requirements for the role:
A relevant qualification associated with one of the cost engineering / project controls professional bodies, e.g. AACE, APM, APMG International, ACostE, ECITB, and PMI.
Demonstrable experience of line management / leadership responsibility in a Project Controls delivery environment.
Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering / leading Senior Project Controls services on projects / programmes / portfolios.
Experience of involvement in strategic-level discussions and development of Functional / service delivery strategies.
Ability to confidently present and converse at all level of seniority within organisations.
Commercial awareness to support the HT portfolio

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

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