Program Controls Manager

Brady Dunning; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 94,625 - 160,137; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid-Senior level Project Manager to oversee program budgets and financial management. In this dynamic role, you will manage and analyze costs, ensuring projects stay within budget while identifying cost-saving opportunities. You will work closely with project management and finance teams to develop and improve cost management processes. If you have a strong financial acumen and extensive experience in project cost management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience required.
• Expertise in project cost management and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost contingency.
• Analyze cost data and identify trends and discrepancies.
• Oversee the cost management team and ensure effective support.

Skills

Financial acumen

Project cost management expertise

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Cost control systems

Job description

This range is provided by Brady Dunning. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$94,625.00/yr - $160,137.00/yr

Expected Position Start Date: 3/17/2025

Position Location: A minimum of 3 days per week in person at the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore

Position Description

Manages and oversees the overall program budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and cost contingency.

Collects and reports on budgets, commitments, actuals, incurred, contingency, and forecast costs.

Works with project management to complete projects within the allocated budget. Identifies cost-saving opportunities and mitigating financial risks in coordination with the risk management team.

Maintains the cost control system and follows cost management procedures.

Analyzes cost data to identify trends and discrepancies.

Collects cost impacts for potential changes and implements changes upon approval.

Reviews contractor invoices for compliance with the contract from a financial perspective.

Oversees the cost management team to ensure alignment and support is being provided across the program appropriately and effectively.

Develops, maintains, and improves cost management processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates. Works closely with Amtrak Finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial acumen, project cost management expertise, attention to detail, good communication skills, good problem-solving skills.
• Expert with MS Excel and experience with project management software or cost control systems.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience required.

Degree Requirement for Position

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and training.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting