Control Account Manager​/Project Controls Coordinator

Position: Control Account Manager / Project Controls Coordinator
Control Account Manager

Term: 3 Months

Location:

Cheltenham

Pay: £300 per day via umbrella inside IR35

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Control Account Manager (CAM) / Project Controls Coordinator to provide hands‑on support to the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) function. This role plays a key part in improving project execution by taking ownership of schedule updates, forecasting inputs, milestone tracking, and functional reporting.

This position is ideal for someone with solid project management/PMO experience who thrives in a delivery‑focused matrix environment and can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex work streams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls & Tracking

Support the EPM with milestone updates, schedule maintenance, and plan hygiene across assigned work streams.
Monitor progress against baselines and flag deviations, risks, and slippage trends.
Drive timely updates from functional leads to maintain an accurate and current project picture.

Forecasting & Reporting

Support weekly and monthly forecasting cycles, gathering ETC/EAC and progress data.
Produce clear, concise function progress reports, status summaries, and variance insights.
Assist with maintaining dashboards, trackers, and RAID‑related documentation.

DM (Document/Delivery/Dependency Management) Support

Coordinate DM activities (Document, Delivery, or Dependency Management depending on project context).
Maintain controlled documentation, action logs, and structured update processes.

General EPM Support

Provide day-to-day support to relieve workload from the EPM function and improve execution efficiency.
Prepare updates, meeting materials, and project artefacts as required.
Follow through on actions to ensure momentum across work streams.

Required Experience & Skills

Proven experience in Project Controls, PMO, or junior-mid Project Management roles in an Agile environment.
Strong organisational and follow-up skills with a proactive, delivery‑driven mindset.
Able to independently track progress, chase updates, and maintain accuracy under time pressure.
Competent with project tools (e.g., MS Projects, Project Online, or equivalent).
High proficiency in Excel (tracking, variance analysis, updates) and PowerPoint (status reporting).
Strong communication and stakeholder‑management capability.
Experience working across multiple work streams in a structured, governed project environment.

Desirable

Experience with in engineering, technical, defence or regulated environments.
Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts