Project Controller

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PMO manager to manage department budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers to develop cost estimates, business cases, and project management plans.
• Support project planning and execution to ensure delivery within budget, on schedule, and meeting customer requirements.
• Review project bid packs before submission to the sales team.
• Maintain project control documentation, including risk, issue, action, and change control registers.
• Work with Finance to provide accurate project department EAC and budget forecasts.
• Implement and maintain project control processes and tools for portfolio-level monitoring.
• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and progress project master schedules, including task scheduling, dependency, and resource management.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project reporting data and slide decks for stakeholder reviews.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in project control, project management, and cost management within an engineering or aerospace environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMI or PRINCE2.
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar planning tools for task scheduling and resource management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Syteline for financial management and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience managing projects with a value greater than £5 million.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a formal Project Management Office (PMO).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus scheme.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Inclusive and supportive company culture.

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and a technology leader. Through our Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments, we focus on advanced technologies for high-performance platforms and critical applications. Our Defense Solution division is a trusted leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the toughest challenges in the defense and aerospace industries.