Senior Program Controls Specialist

Job description

The Senior Program Controls Specialist is responsible for leading and governing program controls across a portfolio of large, complex projects. The role provides strategic oversight of cost management, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, performance reporting, change control, and portfolio analytics to support successful project delivery and strong financial performance. The position serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, project directors, finance, commercial, procurement, and delivery teams. It drives data-informed decision-making, forecasting accuracy, governance compliance, and continuous improvement across the project controls function. The Senior Program Controls Manager leads cross-functional teams, establishes controls frameworks, and ensures alignment between project execution, business objectives, client requirements, and organizational standards.