Project Control Specialist

Description

• Provide structured project controls and system support to project managers for extended scope projects executed by the U.S. entity, ensuring alignment between project scope, timelines, and system execution
• Support project managers in establishing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, and key deliverables, ensuring alignment between project plans and system execution
• Assist in tracking project progress against baseline plans, identifying variances, and flagging potential risks or delays for timely resolution
• Ensure timely and accurate implementation of project changes and cost planning measures in the ERP system, maintaining alignment with project schedules and financial targets
• Support cost tracking and financial visibility by maintaining accurate project cost data and assisting with budget versus actual analysis and forecasting
• Translate the extended scope of supply into ERP system requirements, supporting end-to-end process execution from request creation through order placement and material receipt
• Maintain and monitor project data integrity within ERP systems, ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, tracking, and visibility into project status, cost, and material flow
• Support tracking of material readiness and alignment with project timelines, working closely with supply chain and fulfillment teams to identify and address potential gaps impacting execution
• Serve as a key coordination point between project management and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project requirements, priorities, and deliverables
• Proactively identify gaps or inconsistencies in project data, workflows, or system inputs and support resolution in collaboration with project managers and cross-functional teams
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting project execution, project controls, data analysis, or PMO-related activities
• Experience in project-based environments within energy, power generation, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or engineering-related industries preferred
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)
• ERP experience, Oracle preferred
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business demands
• Valid driver’s license and valid passport
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

• Knowledge of project management processes, including cost tracking, change management, and execution support
• Strong data management and analytical skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy within ERP systems and data-driven environments
• Ability to translate technical and commercial project scope into structured system data and workflows
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed, and interdisciplinary environment across diverse stakeholders and regions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and international teams
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps, support problem-solving efforts, and contribute to process improvements
• Ability to work in an office-based environment at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional walking, standing, and movement during off site visits