ISB Project Control Office Specialist

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. With decades of driving innovation, the world’s largest companies trust DXC to deploy our enterprise technology stack to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness and customer experiences. Learn more about the DXC story and our focus on people, customers and operational execution at www.dxc.technology.

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

• Must have advanced to expert level proficiency in MS Project
• Proven ability to design and manage complex program and project schedules in a highly matrixed environment
• Solid understanding of project management disciplines, such as earned value and critical path analysis
• Experience with project financial tracking and reconciliation
• Typically, 6+ 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
• Insurance experience is a plus

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 $73,100 - $135,700.

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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