Project Controller

Do you want to be part of something amazing and have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects of direct relevance to UK innovation and quality of life?

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology.

You will be part of NPL's Portfolio Office, which provides PMO services across NPL to ensure all our projects are managed to the highest standard. The Portfolio Office continuously develops improvements across our project portfolio to help Project Managers deliver their projects effectively and efficiently.

Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. You are specialist in planning, controls and estimating. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and exhibit excellent influencing skills to enable delivery. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Working with Project Managers, either as part of the project team, or when requested individually to estimate, plan and control projects.


• Responding proactively to PMs requests (Professional and Technical) for specific tasks, such as project planning, scheduling, critical path analysis, estimation, tracking, status reporting, risk and configuration management etc.


• Creating and deliver training to all Project Managers and wider staff in specialist knowledge areas.


• Provide progress updates in accordance with governance frameworks highlighting any risks and opportunities, and key variances as appropriate, and advise on recovery options if project delivery performance is not hitting targets.


• Performing reviews on projects to inform if a project is ready to move to the next stage. Recommend actions to improve progress.


• Providing specialist knowledge and skills to ensure NPL are seen as exemplar in project management by our customer, partners, stakeholders and staff.


We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. This position will be based in Teddington. We strive to offer a great work life balance- if you are looking for part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where it is business possible. In addition, there is a wide range of benefits available to you as an NPL employee.

We are looking for a Project Controller who is committed to excellence and will provide leadership and management to ensure the successful delivery of a range of projects and contracts. Organised, business-savvy, and with great communication skills, you're a natural influencer who can manage projects in a positive way. Beyond that, we're looking for people who'll thrive in an environment like ours. At NPL we learn from each other, respect each other and work together to do better for ourselves and for our customers. And whilst we are always looking to stretch beyond what we know, we don't make things more complicated when there's no need.

Essential experience and abilities:

• Highly proficient in project controls management techniques and their application


• Managing risks and issues within projects/programmes/portfolios and communicating to multiple stakeholders across the business


• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management


• Experience in developing and applying project management processes and tools, and a willingness to continually improve.


• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office


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  Desirable experience and abilities:
  
• Demonstrable experience in managing high-complexity projects/ programmes or a prioritisation approach within a PMO environment. Demonstrable commitment to learning and using established portfolio and programme and project management methodologies to enable successful delivery.


• Experience in working on projects that have multiple partners from industry, government and academia, are multi-disciplinary and have a technical scope of work.


• Proficiency in MS Project desirable (training is available)


• Project management qualification or equivalent is desirable.
  
  The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.


NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled, black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All dis candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditation to ensure we're creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.