Program & Project Control Analyst

InnoActive Group; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

InnoActive Group in White Plains, NY is seeking a Program & Project Controls Analyst to support a large utility organization delivering complex capital programs. You will monitor budgets, schedules, and resources, and contribute to forecasting and portfolio reporting.

This role emphasizes analytical skills, Excel mastery (Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis), and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Experience with PMO environments and SAP or Access is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in project controls, project management, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAP or Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of a portfolio of capital projects, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Analyze project performance, spending forecasts, and portfolio trends to support business decisions.
• Assist with annual portfolio planning and future capital investment forecasting.
• Review project budget submissions and identify financial or scheduling risks.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Support project governance processes from project initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to improve project performance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio management processes and reporting efficiencies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Formulas

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

InnoActive Group are leaders in providing project management and technology advisory primarily in public agencies and Fortune 500 entities. InnoActive Group has managed various construction and technology projects ranging in size from small projects to multi-billion-dollar capital programs.

We're seeking a Program & Project Controls Analyst to support a large utility organization responsible for delivering complex capital programs and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys working with project financials, portfolio management, forecasting, and project controls.

If you're looking to grow your career in project controls while supporting high-impact capital projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the performance of a portfolio of capital projects, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Analyze project performance, spending forecasts, and portfolio trends to support business decisions.
• Assist with annual portfolio planning and future capital investment forecasting.
• Review project budget submissions and identify financial or scheduling risks.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Support project governance processes from project initiation through closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to improve project performance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio management processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in project controls, project management, financial analysis, or a related field. Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Access, or other enterprise systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects is preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

InnoActive Group is an equal opportunity organization and will not tolerate discrimination based on age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. InnoActive Group participates in e-Verify.