Head of Project Controls - Defence, Bristol

Head of Project Controls - Defence, Bristol

Assystem Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Experienced Head of Controls sought to lead a team of controls professionals within a large defence organisation. The Head of Controls must be capable of driving the controls discipline forward within the business, whilst maintaining delivery standards across a broad range of controls functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement PMO frameworks, governance, and best practices
2. Oversee portfolio and program management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
3. Lead project controls, risk management, and reporting functions
4. Support resource planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement
5. Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in project delivery

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in a senior PMO leadership role
2. Strong understanding of project governance, risk, and controls
3. Experience with project management tools (P6, Primavera, MS Project, etc.)
4. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
5. Relevant qualifications (APM, PMP, MSP, or equivalent)

Qualifications:

Experience leading teams of multi-disciplined controls professionals. Demonstrable experience of improving Controls delivery. SC security cleared or clearable.

Additional Information:

Full time staff role based in London. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Business Consulting and Services