Senior Projects Control Specialist/ Specjalista/ Specjalistka ds. Kontroli Projektow

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Career development

Hybrid/onsite work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Amentum is building a new Integrated Delivery Services team in Kraków and seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist. The role focuses on cost control, forecasting, reporting, and governance to ensure accurate performance data in line with client expectations.

You will align project controls data across Amentum systems and consortium billing, lead defined workstreams, and own budgets, forecasts, and baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Controlling, Finance, Business, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in finance, project controls, cost control, or related roles.
• Experience in engineering, infrastructure, energy, or consulting environments is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, analysis, reporting).
• Experience with project controls systems, cost tools, or ERP platforms is desirable.
• Fluent English (B2+); Polish knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level project controls support to Project Managers across consortium projects.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, and baselines within corporate systems.
• Lead cost control activities, including variance analysis, trend identification, and forecast to complete.
• Support change control by assessing financial impacts and aligning changes with consortium processes.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and control gaps, with structured analysis and recommendations.
• Act as primary interface with consortium Project Controls and Finance teams for alignment of data and reporting.
• Coordinate period end close activities, accruals, reconciliations, and variance explanations.
• Develop dashboards and reports (Power BI or similar tools) and deliver timely project performance insights.
• Collaborate with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and stakeholders to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Fluent English

Cost control

Project controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Finance

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Our New Integrated Delivery Services team (IDS) in Kraków!

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems — we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. We believe success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. If you're ready to join a team that values your unique perspective and is committed to your safety, well-being, and professional growth — we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview

We’re building something exciting in Kraków — a new Integrated Delivery Services team, and we are seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist/ Starszy Specjalista/ Starsza Specjalistka ds. Kontroli Projektów.

The selected candidate will be employed by Critical Mission Services Sp. z o.o., part of Amentum.

About the Role

The Senior Project Controls Specialist plays a key role in supporting Project Teams in the successful delivery of projects. The role covers cost control, forecasting, project reporting, and controls governance, ensuring that project performance data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with internal standards and client expectations.

A key aspect of the role is the integration and alignment of project controls data between Amentum systems and consortium-level controls and billing processes, supporting accurate invoicing, reconciliation, and transparent financial reporting.

The Senior Project Controls Specialist may lead defined workstreams or project control activities within larger projects and have accountability for ongoing controls activities or performance objectives.

Key responsibilities:

Project Controls & Financial Management

• Provide senior level project controls support to Project Managers across consortium projects
• Own project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, and approved baselines within corporate systems
• Lead cost control activities, including variance analysis, trend identification, and forecast to complete
• Support change control by assessing financial impacts and aligning changes with consortium processes
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and control gaps, providing structured analysis and recommendations

Consortium Coordination & Billing

• Act as a primary interface with consortium Project Controls and Finance teams to ensure alignment of cost data, forecasts, and reporting
• Support the preparation, validation, and reconciliation of consortium billing and invoicing
• Coordinate period end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance explanations
• Ensure cost data is transparent, traceable, and audit ready, supporting client, contractual, and reporting requirements

Systems, Reporting & Data & Analytics

• Lead or coordinate project setup and governance within corporate project controls systems
• Deliver accurate, timely project performance reporting with clear management insights
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and visual reports (Power BI or similar tools)
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in reporting, KPIs, and data models

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Operations, Project, and consortium stakeholders to ensure data integrity and transparency
• Act as a subject matter reference for junior project controls team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project controls processes

Qualifications – External

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Controlling, Finance, Business, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in finance, project controls, cost control, project management support, or related roles.
• Experience in engineering, infrastructure, construction, energy, or consulting environments is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, analysis, reporting).
• Experience with project controls systems, cost tools, or ERP platforms is highly desirable.
• Fluent English (B2 level or higher); Knowledge of Polish language is beneficial.
• Strong expertise in project cost control, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Experience coordinating controls, billing, and reporting across consortium partners
• Analytical problem‑solver with the ability to apply integrated project controls methods
• Proven ability to analyze project and financial data and translate insights into actions
• Experience developing dashboards and reports (Power BI or similar tools)
• Clear communicator, able to present complex data to diverse stakeholders

We Offer:

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
• Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools
• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere
• Participation in global projects and process improvements
• Full-time employment contract with competitive salary
• Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program
• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30–10:00)
• Short Fridays (Monday to Thursday we work 8,5h, Friday is a 6-hour workday)
• Hybrid or stationary system of work
• Modern office in an attractive location

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected — and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We welcome people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status.

Compensation Details:

Compensation Compensation Information regarding the salary for this position will be shared at later stages of the recruitment process, in a way that ensures transparent and well-informed negotiations.

Compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/28/2026 - Until Filled

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