Project Coordinator Oxfordshire
Job description
Programme Management
Hybrid, Oxfordshire
About the Role
Accountable to Head of Satellite Programmes UK, they will be responsible for monitoring and controlling of scope, resourcing and schedule on assigned projects. Scope, resource and cost planning, monitoring, cost reporting and Earned Value Analysis will be performed using SAP and other tools, which may include Primavera P6 or MS Project. The Project Coordinator will also directly support the Programme Manager with generating and tracking action plans through to completion which includes participation and recording of key meetings and workshops.
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Budgeting and managing the resource requirements on projects and programmes as assigned by Head of Programmes, including managing and developing EACs, resource planning for assigned Programmes
- Generating data/information for presentations and reports to the business and the customer(s).
- Generating Variance Analysis Reports (as required) on a monthly basis to cover variance at completion information with corrective actions. Work with the Programme Manager(s) and other stakeholders to implement the corrective actions to re-align the work to the baseline and budgets.
- Ensuring that all Programmes’ budgets are fully planned to ensure that customer and business requirements are met.
- Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals.
- Assist in the preparation for EPPs.
- Support Baseline Change creation.
- Help with looking for better ways to generate information for the team (Share Point, Confluence, MS Project, PowerPoint).
- Collaborate with the Master Planner/Scheduler to help drive schedule related activities using MS Project
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Experience as a Project Coordinator / Project Controller, or similar role in a PMO (Project Management Office) environment
- Working knowledge of and experience in SAP cost planning and reporting.
- The ability to work with, analyse and understand key performance data and metrics.
- Helps to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.
- Works under very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
- Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of standard concepts and principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office application including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience using Microsoft Share Point
- Positive “can do” attitude
- Contribute to, and work within, the Collaboration framework developed for the Space pursuits (charter, values and behaviours)
- Willingness to learn and attention to detail
- The ability to work with an international technical and skill-diverse team
- Projects experience in the Space, Engineering or Defence sectors
- Experience managing and controlling programmes in order to achieve successful financial outcomes.
- Experience in the development, maintenance and control of complex event-driven project plans and their impact on budgets and financial performance
- Share Point administration, ARM (risk tool) and Earned Value Management experience is desirable
Buzzwords: Project Controller, Project Controls, Project Coordinator, PMO, Planning, Reporting, Data, SAP, Primavera P6
Job Reference Number
12719BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business divisions of Lockheed Martin. We build satellites, ground stations and spacecraft that do amazing things in the space domain for government and commercial customers. Lockheed Martin Space capabilities and services give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also design smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change.
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement as well as a range of health and wellness benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Expires
13/02/2024
