Job Specifications
A Taleo client is in need of Senior Project Controller to work within a project portfolio that supports multiple capital projects across the organization. This is a contract position and can be fully remote.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine cost and schedule forecasts using historical trends, risk inputs, and performance data.
• Apply project risk control techniques, including quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, scenario modeling, and impact assessment
• Identify financial and execution risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and assess impact on forecasts
• Leverage AI-enabled systems and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, variance detection, and early-warning indicators
• Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards for project team
• Lead core project control activities including budgeting, forecasting, change management, risk assessment, monthly financials (including accruals, invoice verification), progress & performance, data accuracy, managing a financial calendar, and reporting
• Translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights for project and executive stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leads and an active member of the project team
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine governance protocols and support stage gate requirements
• Contribute to business case development, cost forecasting, KPI measurement, and benefits tracking
Skills
• Forecasting & Risk Management: Risk-based forecasting, scenario analysis, trend analysis, EAC/EFC development
• Advanced Analytics: Data modeling, predictive insights, visualization, and dashboard development (Power BI)
• AI-Enabled Project Controls: Use of automation, intelligent analytics, and emerging AI tools to enhance controls maturity
• Financial & Cost Management: Budgeting, variance analysis, change control, and performance measurement
• Technical Proficiency: SAP, Oracle, Advanced PowerBI Skills (data modeling, DAX, dashboard creation), MS Excel, and other project and cost control systems
• Communication & Influence: Executive-level reporting, stakeholder engagement, and data storytelling
• Governance & Assurance: Stage gating, risk reviews, contract compliance, readiness assessments, and audit support
• Client-Focused Mindset: Delivering reliable insights that enable confident, timely decisions
About the Company
We bring together talent, tools, and vision to help organizations overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and deliver projects that make a real difference. Our services include: Consulting - We provide tailored advisory services and expert teams to improve project delivery and operational excellence. Recruiting - We connect organizations with top talent to deliver IT and business solutions, through a flexible and reliable approach. Smartsheet - As a Smartsheet Partner we streamline project portfolio, and process management...
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