Telecommunications / SCADA PMO Project Controller

General Purpose:

This position is part of the Project Delivery group in the internal project management office organization and will support capital projects. This position is going to be focused on working closely with multiple Telecommunications and SCADA Project Managers to create and maintain project forecasts, track project materials, complete project accruals, track project spends and financials and be an integral member of the project delivery team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide project controls support as a team member on multiple project teams.
• Pull project cost data from SAP, analyze variances, and assure corrections are implemented.
• Monitor and identify deviations to plan for the project manager and recommend resolution.
• Assure compliance with corporate governance.
• Create and maintain project schedules in Microsoft schedule.
• Create and maintain SAP project structures.
• Work with other departments as needed.
• Complete ad hoc assignment needs as requested to support capital Transmission and Distribution project delivery and supporting functions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform research and analysis, including the ability to obtain and evaluate relevant data, and develop creative alternatives to complex processes and situations.
• At least three years project controls or comparable experience are required.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Familiarity with scheduling software and processes.
• Solid understanding of construction processes.
• Work in a team environment and with all organization levels.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others within and across the organization.

Preferences:

• Two years of solid SAP project experience.
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and its regulatory and operating environments.
• Understanding of the project life cycle.