Head of Improvement & Support £50k

Our client are a leading organisation engaged in the design and development of complex systems for the defence industry.

A new Project Controller is required to drive continuous improvement in Missile Dynamics capability though measuring functional performance, implementing and managing the Function Improvement Plan and supporting the efficient operation of the Function

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and analyse the metrics and indicators at Missile Dynamics level associated with

  • Capability Improvement

  • Project Delivery

  • Facility Cost and Utilisation

  • Modularity and Re-use

• Implement and manage the Missile Dynamics Improvement Plan, in coordination with the Function Heads and Technical Director (Capability) team

• Consolidate and provide a first analysis of trends in the UK/ Fr/ It Missile Dynamics workload forecast

• Consolidate the Missile Dynamics Reporting (Monthly and 6 Monthly on Milestones/ Risks/ Issues)

• Consolidate the Missile Dynamics Information Technology development strategy

• Support the Group Head in the defining the budget (Capex, hourly rate, machine rate) in coordination with Finance

• Generate the Missile Dynamics data package for the Quality Review

• Support the Group Head in validating estimates for future work

• Support the Group Head in creating and developing opportunities to acquire contracts for research and technology activities

• Managing across international & functional boundaries.

• Measuring and analysing global capability of the Function in a complex technical environment with complex cross-functional dependencies

• Identifying cost-effective functional improvement programmes

• Encouraging functional peers to cooperate and achieve the Functional Improvement plan

• Supporting the efficient operation of Missile Dynamics across 6 sites in Italy, France and UK

PSD Group is a leading recruitment services organisation operating across a range of disciplines, sectors and countries. 

To apply for the above position please send your CV to: liam.mcdowell@psdgroup.com