Programme Controls Director

Responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports. Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the "eyes and ears" of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme's performance measurement objectives. Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance. Accountabilities Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Programme. Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings. Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control. Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL. Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services. Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include: Schedule Cost/Schedule integration Cost management; Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis) Baseline control; and Reporting. Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously. Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities. Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure the Client adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls.Person Specification Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training. Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes. Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control). Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis. Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms