Sr Program Controls Specialist

In this role, the Sr. Program Controls Specialist delivers cost analysis, process improvements, and performance tracking for complex, multi-site programs, partnering with cross-functional teams and supporting global program management and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in project planning processes, define scopes, establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and budgets on allocated projects.
• Accountable for accuracy and timely delivery of all project and management reports and forecasts for costs, revenue, and billing on allocated projects.
• Support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports including:
  • Assisting with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for the assigned portions of the project/programs.
  • Supporting the project Risk and Trend Management programs.
• Ensure that all project control activities such as cost management and control are executed in a timely fashion and in accordance with all company standards and contractual requirements.
• Support the development of program plans and establish contract baseline budgets, plan milestones, and apply earned value methods.
• Analyze and validate project costs and project performance status.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting cycle, including experience in EAC and variance.
• Analyze projects Incurred to Date (ITD) costs and Estimate to Complete (ETC) costs.
• Support quality of projects Estimate at Completion (EAC) cost forecast analysis.
• Support Project Managers in managing and maximizing project margins.
• Support the Project Management team in maintaining timely and effective change management processes, procedures, and systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with Business Forecaster and SAP Project System for equipment forecast and project execution.
• Coordinate invoicing milestone payments with the Project Manager, Customer Care, and Logistics groups.
• Ensure GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) requirements are met when invoicing.
• Coordinate with project management personnel, engineers of record, procurement, and accounts payable to resolve supplier invoice issues to support timely payment.
• Coordinate with procurement personnel, expeditors, engineers of record, and Project Managers to verify that PO delivery dates within SAP are maintained and reviewed monthly.
• Manage the receivables and payables balance on allocated projects, checking accuracy of invoices.
• Work with Program/Project Managers to incorporate approved change orders in cost baselines.
• Actively participate in project review meetings and provide clear, accurate project cost assessment and proactive advice to drive successful project completion.
• Participate in the development of project controls tools and methodology.
• Responsible for project control procedures compliance on allocated projects.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Business, or Finance with 5+ years of Project Controls (cost management) industry experience; or 10+ years of Project Controls (cost management) industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, automation, or electronics industry.
• MS Office and SAP applications (Project Accounting module) experience.
• 5+ years’ experience with finance and cash flow – concepts, processes, planned, actual, forecast.
• 5+ years of knowledge of cost estimating, tracking, and control.
• 5+ years’ knowledge of contracts and business planning and analysis.
• 5+ years’ analytical and problem-solving skills experience.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Allentown, PA area.

Skills

• Good knowledge of cost estimating, tracking, and control.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Experience using PMIS systems and data analytics dashboarding (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of contracts and business planning and analysis.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on relationship building.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task and cope with the demands of simultaneous activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
  • 12 Paid Holidays.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule based out of Allentown, PA.

Job Posting Date: June 17, 2026.