Project - Sr IT Project Controller

Project - Sr IT Project Controller

We're one of the country's largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it's cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We're also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you'll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That's why we offer flexible work options depending on the role. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories : 1. Onsite roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily. 2. Hybrid fixed roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week 3. Hybrid flexible roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being : medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The associate in this position will provide technical / analytical and functional support in the area of project cost controls, to include accounting creation, monitoring, forecasting and close out for the SAP Modernization Program. They must possess skills and expertise in the following areas : budget development, forecasting, spreadsheets, schedule monitoring work in progress, resource optimization.

This is a "Project" position designed to support project work for a limited duration. While the exact duration of the project is yet to be determined, we currently anticipate a period of 3-5 years based on business needs at the present time following which you will separate from the Company. It is important for you to understand that this period may be shortened based on business needs in the future at which point you will separate from the Company. It is also important for you to understand that this employment is of a limited duration and that you will not be entitled to separation benefits under any PSEG plan at the time you separate from the Company. Director Level approval and waiver will be required for you to bid on other PSEG opportunities within the first 3 years of assignment. From year 4 through the end of your assignment, Director level approval and waiver will not be required. If your assignment ends prior to the anticipated time frame based on business needs, you will be allowed to bid on other PSEG opportunities without Director level approval from the time you are notified your assignment will be ending through the end date of the assignment.

Job Responsibilities

• Candidate will perform monthly roll up reporting including peer review for consistency.
• Candidate will ensure assigned projects being executed will follow the Stage Gate process and meet the baseline schedule / cost review requirements; are executed with optimal use of resources within required timeframes, as well as within budget and scope.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, prepare and submit monthly accruals, develop project forecast, prepare PCR where necessary as well as any needed cost documentation.
• Interact with vendors to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Observe / guide project team members of the cost control team to evaluate processes adherence and quality for variance analysis, forecasting as well as a comprehensive cost workbook.
• Review contract controller work as well as assist in managing controller assignments.
• The candidate in this position will utilize their expertise to offer technical / analytical and functional support in the area of project controls configuration and reporting using department tools.
• Create Job Aides for Controllers and PMO group.
• Ensure system work is accomplished with optimal use of both internal and external resources within required timeframes as well as within budget and scope.
• Work with departmental managers and technical leads to develop workload forecasting using work management system data, historical data, economic indicators, and project schedules.
• Project management responsibilities include WBS development, Schedule development, project meetings, project schedule update meetings and course correction along with monthly schedule reporting.
• Interact with vendors and PSEG Finance to ensure proper accounting is applied to invoices and unpaid invoices are accrued in accordance with PSEG Policies and Procedures.
• Assist in project budget / forecast development; Contractor coordination; Project management assistance; Performance reporting; Project change management adherence; Risk and Contingency planning.

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