The Lead Project Control Specialist will serve as a key contributor within both project and functional teams, engaging with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as cross-functional colleagues
Job Summary
The Lead Project Control Specialist will serve as a key contributor within both project and functional teams, engaging with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as cross-functional colleagues.
This role is responsible for developing forecasts, monitoring project risks, maintaining cost controls, and preparing cashflow reports, while ensuring full compliance across an assigned portfolio of projects with varying contract types, terms, and levels of complexity.
The Lead Project Control Specialist will also oversee the execution of functional objectives by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to team members, and will contribute to the development of broader functional strategies.
Matching Summary
The Lead Project Control Specialist will serve as a key contributor within both project and functional teams, engaging with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as cross-functional colleagues.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Cost analysis and forecasting
Project risk monitoring
Maintain cost controls
Prepare cashflow reports
Government contracting fundamentals
Highly advanced Excel skills
Nice-to-have
Leadership and team guidance
Develop functional strategies
Work independently under pressure
Handle multiple tasks
Strong work ethics
Mathematical/analytical skills
Key Requirements
10+ years relevant work experience with CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA
15+ years relevant work experience with Semi-qualified professionals / undergraduate / Post graduate degree in commerce
Mastery of complex program management concepts
Knowledge of financial accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)