Program Controls Specialist II

Honeywell PH/MY/SG/ID (Korn Ferry); Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Bilingual Senior Program Controls Specialist to oversee project execution and financial control. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in program controls and proficiency in MS Project and Primavera. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with management standards. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program controls, project planning, or related roles.
• Experience with MS Project and/or Primavera.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies.
• Monitor and control project costs and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Program controls

Project planning

Cost control

Scheduling

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

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Program Controls Specialist II

As a Bilingual Senior Program Controls Specialist here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution and financial control of projects within Honeywell Building Automation (BA). This role involves overseeing various aspects of program management, with a heavy focus on planning & scheduling, cost control and budgeting. You will report directly to our Planning & Scheduling Supervisor and you'll work out of our Montreal or Quebec city location on a hybrid work schedule. This position will be responsible to maintain schedule tools used by project managers to measure, forecast, and track project related work; provide cost analysis, support process improvement. This role will partner with the Integrated program team to develop program plans, create schedule & cost baselines and monitoring/tracking system for large complex programs across multiple sites.

In this role, you will have an impact on the organization's financial health, operational efficiency, risk management, stakeholder relationships, and overall success in delivering projects and programs. By effectively managing these aspects, the Bilingual Senior Program Controls Specialist contributes to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies
• Work closely with project management, engineering, and construction personnel to clearly define appropriately-detailed performance measurement and scheduling criteria by project execution phase.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain resource- and cost-loaded project schedules within a networked scheduling environment utilizing project management tools such as MS Office, Primavera, etc.
• Lead regular internal schedule, and resource status update meetings with Honeywell project teams
• Drive customer satisfaction. Ensure that project schedules comply with contract requirements and meet industry quality standards
• Ensure project Work Breakdown Structure and activity sets support consistency across projects, programs, and geographical regions. This includes the alignment of schedule with the business unit's financial ERP and PMIS.
• Monitor and control project costs and budgets
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Analyze project performance metrics and provide insights and recommendations
  Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
• Ensure compliance with project management standards and best practices
• Work in a manner that ensures not only your personal safety but also the safety of fellow employees by following all company health, safety, and code of conduct policies.
• Accountable for accuracy & timely delivery of all project & management reports & forecasts for costs, revenue, and billing on allocated projects
• Analyzes projects Incurred to Date (ITD) costs and estimate to complete (ETC) costs. Supports quality of project Estimate at Completion (EAC) cost forecast analysis.
• Align schedule/cost baseline management with change order management processes.
• Coordinate invoicing milestone payments with the Project Manager, Customer Care, & Logistics groups.
• Support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• Travel will be required for this role up to 25% of the time.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 3+ years of experience in program controls, project planning & scheduling, or related roles in a construction, manufacturing or industrial or other types of relevant environments
• 3+ years experience with MS Project and/or Primavera
• College or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
• English required
• This role will require traveling up to 25% of the time

WE VALUE

• Experience in a global organization
• Strong thoughtful and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong insight into project management ethics and methodologies
• Excellent communication and people-oriented skills
• Experience in managing projects in a matrix organization
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, care or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.