Title : Project Control Officer
Level : Junior
Corporate Title : Senior Associate
Grade : Developing
Direct Report to: Head of Corporate Strategy
Summary
The Project Control Officer (PCO) is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting project performance across scope, schedule, cost, and risks. This role ensures projects are delivered according to defined objectives, while providing analytical support and governance to the project management team. The PCO acts as a control point for project planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Track project progress against established baselines, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards on project performance (cost, time, quality, risks, and issues).
- Assist Project Managers in risk management, change management, and issue resolution processes.
- Monitor compliance with project governance standards, documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Support financial tracking of project expenditures, forecasts, and resource utilization.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders by providing accurate project data and analysis.
- Maintain and update project documentation, registers, and control logs.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within project management and control functions.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- 25 years of experience in project control, project management, or project finance roles.
- Experience in large-scale projects, preferably in telecommunications, IT, banking/finance, or infrastructure.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile is a plus).
- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, or other project scheduling tools.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Looker Studio, Tableau) is an advantage.
- Understanding of financial tracking, cost control, and resource allocation.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
