AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Job Title: Programme Scheduler - Controls and Reporting
Location: Cambridge |London
Employment type: Fixed Term – 12 Months
Background
AVEVA is continuing to develop and enhance its control environment through a programme of improvement to align with PCAOB requirements. In addition, dual GAAP (IFRS and US GAAP) reporting is to be developed.
We are looking for a Programme Scheduler to lead the scheduling and governance for the programme, coordinating multiple workstreams and reporting requirements.
Job Purpose
The role will report to the Programme Manager – reporting and controls, and will:
- Create and maintain the detailed schedule including resource mapping
- Identify the critical path and dependencies with other programmes
- Report status against the plan and identify risks
- Coordinate scheduling across delivery sub-teams (including third-party) and stakeholders across the entire organisation.
- Manage relationships to build collaborative working, trust and to communicate programme updates.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop, implement and maintain the programme schedule including resource management
- Implement tools to be able to maintain, track and manage the overall programme progress.
- Organize and facilitate project activities such as kick-offs, team meetings, decision-making processes, and communications
- Coordinate integration of multiple projects, managing interdependencies and optimizing resource allocation
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status risks and changes
Essential Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in planning and resource management for large programmes
- Ability to create resource loaded schedules at project, program, and portfolio level
- Proficient in critical path analysis and schedule analytic methods
- Experience of risk / assurance / finance programmes preferable
- Experience of identifying and mitigating delivery risks, as well as leading the resolution of issues / blockers
- Demonstrable prioritisation and decision-making capability including during periods of ambiguity and flux
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a global organisation
Behaviours
- Self-starter with drive, resilience and the commitment to get things •Effective communicator, with ability to interpret and clearly convey information, deliver concise recommendations and interact with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, and other teams
Finance at AVEVA
Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.
AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do-and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises.
Nine out of ten industrial leaders count on AVEVA software to help them deliver the essentials of life, such as energy, water, food and medicine - safely, efficiently and sustainably.
In fact, our impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector has led to us being named one of the world’s most innovative companies, and our own sustainability commitments lead the global software industry.
At AVEVA, you’ll be part of a team that has not only won hundreds of patents for cutting-edge technology, but also awards for our diversity, equity and inclusion programs. You’ll even get three days to help save the world, every year, in the form of paid volunteer time to work on causes that matter to you.
UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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What We Do
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources. The company’s secure industrial cloud platform and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners.
Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to help them deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and sustainability.
Named as one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of more than 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers. With operations around the globe, AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
Learn more at www.aveva.com
