ISB Project Control Office Lead (USA Remote)

DXC Technology Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Project Control Office Lead to manage project schedules and controls effectively. This role involves collaborating with project managers to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in MS Project, strong communication abilities, and a knack for problem-solving. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive significant impact across various projects, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Project Control Office experience with 2+ years in a similar role.
• Proven ability to design and manage complex program schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead schedule development and manage project forecasts.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

MS Project

Project Management

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Jira

PBI

Job description

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) empowers global companies to operate their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. Many of the world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deliver exceptional service across the Enterprise Technology Stack, driving performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Discover more about our commitment to excellence for customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

At DXC, we harness the power of technology to deliver essential IT services that help our clients modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT infrastructure. Our services span the Enterprise Technology Stack and include business process outsourcing, insurance, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT outsourcing, and modern workplace solutions.

Our DXC Insurance Services support clients in optimizing and transforming operations, reducing costs, and building agile channels for growth. Leveraging our people, technology, and best practices, we improve and automate complex business processes across middle and back offices—while enhancing customer experience transformation.

In collaboration with the program/project manager, the Project Control Office Lead is responsible for managing project schedules and the associated controls related to scope, resources, and cost to provide transparency and enable project leaders to make adjustments as needed to deliver projects and programs on time and within budget. This role objectively supports the overall planning and monitors key metrics and change processes to ensure standard schedule controls are established and well managed throughout the project life cycle to help deliver expected results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the schedule development and task elaboration effort based on inputs from the program/project managers
• Manage weekly update cycles to reconcile schedule forecasts with actuals, apply change requests, correct any errors, and share status with Delivery leaders in weekly reviews using visuals in ISB proprietary project tools
• Monitor and promote adherence to schedule standards, discipline, and best practices with project leaders to ensure data accuracy
• Coach program/project leaders in optimizing schedule structure
• Prepare and support the presentation of project status reports to stakeholders
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement efforts

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced to expert level proficiency in MS Project
• Proven ability to design and manage complex program and project schedules in a highly matrixed environment (create WBS)
• Solid understanding of project management disciplines, such as earned value and critical path analysis
• Experience with project financial tracking and reconciliation
• Typically, 8-10 years of Project Control Office experience, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mathematics, data analytics or relevant field
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively, recommend solutions, and influence outcomes by presenting facts and data
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology, such as Jira and PBI
• Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones.

Other Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) training and/or certification preferred
• Direct Project Management experience preferred.
• Insurance experience is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Remote role based in the U.S. with occasional travel as required.
• Fast-paced, client-driven environment requiring strong execution and problem-solving skills

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $91,400 - $169,700.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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