Planning, Monitoring & Controls Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Planning, Monitoring & Control Manager to join the team with our prestigious client at their site in Barrow In FurnessBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Purpose and Context of the Role:The Integrator, comprising the Joint Programme Management Office (JPMO) and Programme Outcome teams, integrate various aspects of technology, approvals and management arrangement and any dependencies. It is a collaborative endeavour between the Intelligent Client working jointly with Industry led by the Industrial Partners (Tier 1) for each phase. This layer holds the delivery layer to account and also integrates elements of the product (along with whole programme integration) into programme level artefacts such as the Joint Integrated Master Schedule (JIMS) and Master Data and Assumptions List (MDAL) to increase value and minimise schedule risk.TheBaseline, Change & ADEs Leadis accountable to the Head of JPMO for the coordination of the Change Management activity across the Integration layer and the proactive management of programme level ADEs and decisions in support of the achievement of programme outcomes. This role includes the development of a team of Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) day to day management of all relevant activities and interfacing with the other IP's and SDA as appropriate.TheIntegrator ADEs Leadis responsible for theproactivemanagement of programme level ADEs captured in the Joint MDAL across the programme lifecycle (D2L2 and beyond) to mitigate SSNR Programme risk and commercial risk to IPs.Other key relationships:Baseline, Change & ADEs leads from each of the four Parties to support ongoing alignment of ADEs across the Parties and facilitate sharing of data.Commercial leads from each of the four parties to agree and ensure alignment to the Commercial Principles that underpin ADEsProgramme Outcomes lead for Transformation which has oversight of portfolio of external change on which SSNR may have dependenciesJPMO leads for Schedule, Cost, Risks and OpportunitiesProgramme Outcome Performance Measurement and Reporting Manager to provide analysis findings, options and recommendations into relevant governance meetings;Programme Managers to provide impact assessments of change in the Programme driven by the Parties, forecasting and analysis of different options, and provide analytical evidence to support decisions/recommendationsProject Controls leaders from each of the four Parties to support ongoing alignment of project controls across the Parties and facilitate sharing of dataResponsibilities:LeadershipDay-to-day leadershipDeveloping relationships across multiple organisations to drive joint understanding and clear communications with respect to baseline and change control dataDeveloping the Team capability including support and relevant trainingBuilding effective relationships with opposite numbers in RR , Babcock & MOD in support of collaborative working across the PartiesResponsible for delivery of the Reunify activity across the programmePerformance Measurement Baseline ArtefactsBuilding effective relationships with the IP's and MoD Project Controls Managers to maintain a comprehensive set of baseline artefacts and supporting the maturation of the artefacts through incorporation of performance trendsManaging the baseline artefacts and maintaining configuration control, including Joint MDALMaintaining programme level change control artefactsAssuranceImplementing effective assurance activities to provide confidence in the quality and content of baseline artefacts including ADE inputs supplied by the PartiesSupporting control of the baseline (inc. confirming approved change is incorporated into the baseline consistently)Strategy & ProcessesThe establishment and continuous improvement of processes, capabilities, and tools/systems related to baseline, change and ADE managementEstablishing a common approach for the processing and control of baseline artefacts, including ADEs and Joint Change Requests, to ensure consistency across all PartiesIntegrationDrive alignment and integration with extant ADEs processes within the SDA and IPs to ensure consistency and to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the whole programme view of ADEsWorking with JPMO colleagues to ensure coherency of analysis, interpretation and key messagesEnsuring cross-party assessment of impacts of proposed changes and facilitating change implementation across the wider and Parties as requiredFacilitating the realisation of opportunities through the change processInterfacing with the Finance team to ensure draw-down of contingency budgets via change requests is managedWorking with colleagues across the project controls functions to ensure coherency of integration, analysis, interpretation and key messagesAnalysisProviding clear summary and detailed breakdown of ADEs in line with standard reporting drumbeat and other ad-hoc management reporting requirements including ageing, categorisation, significance, changes to baseline such as required by dates, responsible give and get parties and links to Risks and OpportunitiesCommunicating ADEs analysis at the appropriate level of detail to programme stakeholders.Assessing the impact of changes across baseline artefacts.Using data and information to provide insight on trends and forecastsEstablishing and managing the cumulative reporting of changes and impact on the baseline to all relevant stakeholdersTracking the source of change and using root cause analysis to uncover systemic issuesConducting analysis of baselines to ensure a consolidated view of aggregate effects.ToolsAdoption and maintenance of relevant toolsets to maintain data, information and accurate recordsAlignment to extant toolsets within the industryDataEstablishing a common approach (including data quality metrics) both on the Parties and within their own team that enable delivery of high quality baseline artefactsLiaising with the Parties to ensure delivery of all relevant data inputs to support Integrator activitiesDriving continuous improvement on data quality and integrityEnsuring the change control processes and data set support the agreed programme structures (e.g. Work Breakdown Structure, Control Account structure etc.)Establishing a common set of standards both on the Parties and within their own team that enable delivery of high quality baseline artefactsCandidate specification Skills & Experience:Significant experience on major programmesProven experience in the leadership and management of a teamUnderstanding of implications of ADEs on commercial contracts and bi-lateral and multi-lateral arrangements between parties engaged in complex programmesSignificant experience of working with stakeholders across multiple functions and grade structures, and facilitating/influencing decision making at these levels and collaborate effectively with external partiesAbility to manage and lead highly capable, cross-functional teams, and exert influence both within and outside direct line managementExcellent communication and presentation skills - good skills in MS Office Suite especially Power point and ExcelPrevious experience in a similar roleDesirable experience of working within a major UK investment project, involving both public and private sector organisationsDesirable knowledge of the UK Defence Sector and Submarines EnterpriseAn understanding of baseline management, change management and ADEs and associated standard approaches and methodologies and toolsetsCandidate specification Behaviours:Proactive mind-set with a can-do approachDisplays strong leadership behavioursHas the ability to keep things simple and remove complexity - communicates with clarity, brevity and simplicity, sets simple, tangible priorities, eliminates complexity for faster customer deliveryExplores different ways of doing things by delegating decision making effectively, exploring options in order to overcome obstacles and responds quickly to changing business circumstances.Understands and promotes collaboration both inside and outside of the Programme Integration teams, values the diversity of people and perspectives.Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearanceTPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-12