Project - Sr IT Project Controller

Project Cost Controls Associate

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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 (https : / / corporate.pseg.com / - / media / PSEG / Corporate / Careers / Careers At PSEG / AppendixAtoPart810_Title10) 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)).

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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.

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