Morson Talent currently have an exciting new position for a Lead Project Controller to join our prestigious Aerospace client based in Reading. This is a contract initially for 12 months. (1642)

This role directly works directly to support the Lead Schedule Manager, within the Programme Operations core function of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) Domain Project Management Office (DPMO). Line Management responsibility remains with UK GCAP Programme Controls Manager.

The Schedule Management team directly supports the Programme Operation Manager in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules (including Domain Master Schedule management), ensuring alignment with program objectives and contractual deadlines. They will monitor schedule performance, identify risks and opportunities, and facilitate informed decision-making across the Consortium.
Programme Operations covers activities related to the domain/programme operational planning and performance measurement. This will ensure the programme performance can be effectively measured, risk/opportunity are identified and mitigated/exploited and that logistical challenges of the programme are minimised.

The Schedule Manager will hold a responsibility to:

- Develop, maintain, and updating Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines.
- Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays).
- Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
- Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE).
- Identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
- Review and validate project assumptions regularly.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

- Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence
- Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations
- Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements
- Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimization and conflict resolution

Occasional Remote Worker (~90 onsite)
Need to be SC Cleared