Date Posted:
2024-08-21 Country:
United Kingdom Location:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Job Title: Project Scheduler/ Controller
Location(s): Hybrid - Glenrothes


Summary of Role:
New business and programme extension have resulted in a fantastic opportunity to join the Weapons and Sensors Business Unit as a project scheduler/project controller. The successful candidate will work with high performing multifunctional teams on cutting edge technology contributing to global security. The scheduler will provide project planning, risk management and cost control support to development engineering, production teams and senior management. The scheduler will generate metrics, cost reports and variance analysis information to support programme decision making, and guide teams in use of PM processes.

As well as developing within the business, Raytheon UK also encourages its employees to be involved in one of our Employee Resource Groups. These groups are an integral part of our diversity and inclusion journey and key to maintaining a rich and diverse talent base. More details of the groups can be found online. We also encourage all employees to take advantage of five full days of volunteering leave to allow them to focus on social causes that impact their local community.

While the primary work location will be our Glenrothes and Livingston facilities, or a hybrid of home working, we actively support flexible working, and can discuss a solution to suit the needs of both the business and employee, to help balance busy lives.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for integrity of Development project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring that all activities, events and milestones are logically linked and fully resourced.
• Evaluate IMS critical path, schedule risk and variances.
• Progress project plan regularly, providing performance metrics and Estimated Cost to Complete (ETC) for financial reporting and interpret trend data and provide metrics for review at Programme Monthly Review Boards.
• Ensure contractual and programme changes are incorporated into the IMS to maintain a realistic baseline plan, on which Earned Value is generated and guide the Integrated Project Team on the use of EVMS.
• Monitor the Programme Timesheet Bookings and report/investigate unexpected bookings to contracts.
• Facilitate the company risk process by holding Programme Risk Review Boards, to identify and document risks, opportunities and mitigation actions. Provide analysis and reports.
• Support to the Programme Manager, CAMs and Programme Accountant to establish a performance management baseline and budget authorisations for Production and Development programmes in MSP and bespoke internal tools. Collate and analyse finance data such as schedule derived Estimates to Complete (ETCs).
• Development of Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS).
• Support Bid and Proposal activities through the collation and transfer of Basis of Estimates into the Pricing Team.
• Travel to other Raytheon UK Sites (UK, Europe and USA) may be required.

Preferred Candidate Requirements:

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of working in a Project/Programme Control environment.
• Experience of Microsoft Project 2010/2013
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and stakeholders
• Ability to support, guide and influence project teams to ensure programmes are set up in accordance with Raytheon standard practices and processes.
• Commercial/Business awareness in a complex projects environment. Experienced working with multi-disciplined teams over geographically dispersed sites

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do.

In embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Raytheon UK strengthens its ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are proud to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the advancement of technology, security, and a better future for all. Our aim is for our employees to produce the best work of their lives so together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.

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