Head of Project Control - Sheffield, United Kingdom - ITM Power PLC

ITM Power PLC

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of Project Control

ITM Power

Location:
Sheffield

Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time

About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen.

This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it's no exaggeration to say that we're globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, undertaking a period of transformation from our global facilities in Sheffield.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, delivering best in class performance, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed.

Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can.

We've come a long way, join us for the rest of this incredible journey

What are we looking for
The role reports into the CFO and is central to ensuring appropriate project governance and compliance. Responsible for a number of significant areas which include;

Accountable for defining standards and procedures for project, programme and portfolio management
Coach and familiarise business stakeholders to appreciate the value of project, programme and portfolio management
Coordinate specialist project resources to support project and programme management
Lead on development, production and maintenance of business cases
Lead on development of plans and use of software tools
Report on overall project programme/project performance against Management Information
Ensure the team is empowered with clear objectives and has alignment with the customers strategic aims
Ensure robust communication exists within the team, both internally and externally, to all stakeholders
Function as a team and ensure alignment and visible felt leadership at all levels
Work in line with the company's values

Responsibilities

Develop and agree the Project Control team's objectives, ensuring project profitability
Ensure all projects are carried out in accordance with the Company's procedures, governance and policies
Maintain an effective interface with other operations and functional leaders
Actively drive and support improvement and development plans, fostering a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the Project Control Team
Lead, develop and motivate, providing support and guidance to the team.
Regular auditing of department performance to ensure the highest standards of compliance are achieved. Lead this process and put improvement actions in place where appropriate
Ensure clear reporting against key project measures consistently
Identify and lead introduction of best practice project and programme management processes, tools and templates, using industry standard best practices as a benchmark
Promote adoption and build commitment to best practice processes, tools and method
Lead development of information systems for gathering project and programme data, establishing an effective project reporting system
Track and report project and/or programme progress and performance, identify issues and recommend changes when necessary
Assess the crossproject and commercial impact of changes within a portfolio of projects or a programme
Lead reviews and audits of project and programme management to ensure conformance to standard, taking corrective action where appropriate
Ensure adequate resources for delivery of all stages (planning, estimation, execution) of project and programmes
Develop strategies to address resource gaps
Ensure that information and knowledge sharing is integrated into all projects and programmes
Implement processes, tools and techniques for the identification, assessment and management of risks
Collect information on how risks are being managed including contingency plans that have been put into place
Engage to act on significant risks or issues, implementing project and programme recovery strategies as required
Create and maintain effective systems and governance for managing change
Ensure all changes to scope, finances or the schedule are assessed and actions taken to mitigate impact
Assess the impact of change on the project/programme/portfolio as a whole
Provide constructive challenge on change requests where applicable