Project - Sr IT Project Controller

Job Opportunity At PSEG Services Corp.

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.

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.

Job Specific Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are : (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. For all roles, PSEG's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident / accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana / cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC / Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.