Program Controls Specialist I (m/f/d)

Summary: 

Join a team of specialists that provide program analysis, process improvement, and metrics for Honeywell. You will partner with Integrated project team to develop project plans and create cost baselines. You will prepare and publish metrics and reports. You will analyse variances and review compliance to corporate guidelines across multiple teams. Your findings will drive decisions to improve the project/program performance impacting one or more site locations. 

Role Overview: 

The Program Controls Specialist will be allocated to large and/or multi projects in Europe area, and functionally reports to the Program Controls Manager for Project Controls Centre of Excellence located in Bucharest, working closely with the program and project managers.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining project cost tools used by project managers to measure, forecast and track project related work. Work is usually office based but depending on individual project requirements the position may require travel to and / or work in customer facilities or remote construction locations.  

Direct Responsibility: 

• Accountable for accuracy & timely delivery of all project & management estimates, reports & forecasts for costs, revenue, billing & schedules on allocated projects. 
• Ensuring that all project control activities such as cost management and control, project estimating, change management and schedule management are executed in a timely fashion and in accordance with all company standards and contractual requirements 
• Analyze projects Incurred to Date (ITD) costs and estimate to complete (ETC) costs. Ensure quality of projects Estimate at Completion (EAC) cost forecast analysis 
• Assembles and compiles schedule and cost data and inputs into the project control database and provides output to the project team 
• Support Project Managers in managing and maximizing project margins 
• Supports the Project Management team in maintaining timely and effective change management processes, procedures and systems 
• Develops and maintains status reports including Cost Performance reports, project schedule status, financial analysis and earn value curves reports 
• Ensures the accuracy of earned value data on allocated projects 
• Actively participates in project review meetings. Provides clear, accurate project assessments and gives proactive advice to drive successful project completion.  
• Responsible for project control procedures compliance on allocated projects 
• Performs project cost risk analysis, develops project contingency budgets 
• Manage the receivables and payables balance on allocated projects, checking accuracy of invoices 
• Assist other project controls team members as required 

Shared Responsibility: 

• Works with Operations Management and Finance to assist in Business Planning & Analysis 
• Participates in internal and external audits 
• Development of project controls tools & methodology 
• Will assist in resource planning, on a monthly basis, on allocated projects 
• Working with Program/Project Managers to produce accurate cost estimates for change orders, maintaining the change log 

Skill Requirements: 

• Skills on project cost control activities in project business environment 
• MS Office & SAP Projects Module  
• Finance & cash flow – concepts, processes, planned, actual, forecast 
• English Language required 
• Good analytical skills 
• Good knowledge of cost estimating, tracking and control 
• Good knowledge of contracts 
• Business planning & analysis 
• Communication skills – oral, written, presentation 
• Negotiation & conflict management skills 
• Cost risk analysis/contingency management 
• Total Quality Management concepts 
• Proactive, helpful, constructive, integrity & open communication 

Qualifications: 

• BS Engineering Management; Business or Finance degree; or commiserate related experience 
• 2 years related experience in Finance and/or Project controlling areas 
• Experience in oil & gas, automation or electronics industry preferred 

We offer: 

• ​Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance
• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for life's special events
• We provide meal vouchers
• Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers)
• Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Recognition & referral bonus programs
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success
• In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills
• Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us
• Global employee networks to help you connect and grow
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters
• In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids
• Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment
• Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses
• Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
• 3 + 2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance
• Flexible working hours
• Fresh fruit days in the office

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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