IT Project Controller
Job Description
IT Project Controller
Location: Tulsa, OK
Job Description:
The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyze progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of the project
Responsible for assisting in creating and tracking project budget.
Responsible for updating Finance Systems for forecasting and budgeting.
Responsible for updating Project Management Systems for status.
Generates project reports.
Demonstrates the ability to meet assigned work deadlines and priorities.
Demonstrates the ability to assist in building and to follow detailed project plans.
Demonstrates the ability to facilitate meetings.
Demonstrates ability to resolve project scheduling issues.
Manage Purchase Orders and Invoices at a detail level.
Tracks all known risks.
Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Management or related field or comparable work experience.
2-4 years’ experience in project related work
Strong communication skills
Analytical skills/attention to detail required to ensure quality and accuracy of cost and schedule data/documentation
Working knowledge of accounting practices
Working knowledge in project management methodologies and tools.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of plan development and execution, scope planning, schedule development, cost estimating, budgeting, and control, quality planning assurance, organizational planning, communications planning, risk identification and risk response control.
Working knowledge of the IT development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and deployment management
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry experience; solid understanding of the energy industry