Senior Associate - Technology Project Controller

Sr. Associate - Technology Project Controller Career Category Finance Job Description The Senior Associate Business Performance professional will support project financial management for technology and data initiatives. This role partners closely with Project Managers to develop budgets, forecast costs, analyze variances, and monitor project performance. Key Responsibilities Cost Management & Financial Controls Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts. Monitor commitments, expenditures, and project spending. Review contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy. Lead monthly cost reviews and variance analysis. Support capital funding requests and financial approvals. Process accruals, reclassifications, and financial adjustments. Schedule Management Develop and maintain project schedules using approved scheduling tools. Analyze schedule performance, milestones, critical paths, and risks. Validate contractor schedules and identify potential delays. Support schedule recovery planning when required. Risk & Change Management Maintain project risk registers. Assess cost and schedule impacts of project changes. Ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in forecasts and reports. Reporting & Governance Prepare project controls reports covering cost, schedule, risks, and performance. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to project leadership. Ensure compliance with corporate project governance standards. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with Project Managers, Finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Support communication and reporting across project teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance. Working knowledge of Anaplan, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Power BI, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management. Key Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Influencing and stakeholder management capabilities. Strategic thinking and proactive risk identification. . Experience Level Mid Level