ISB Project Control Office Lead (USA Remote)

DXC Technology Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Control Office Lead to manage project schedules and controls, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. This remote role requires advanced proficiency in MS Project and a solid understanding of project management disciplines. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, with a strong ability to communicate effectively and influence outcomes. Join a fast-paced, client-driven environment where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across projects. If you are a continuous learner with a passion for project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Project Control Office with 2+ years in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Project and managing complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead schedule development and manage weekly updates for project forecasts.
• Coach project leaders on optimizing schedule structure and adherence.

Skills

MS Project

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Data Analytics

Flexibility

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