Management Solutions logo
Management Solutions

Improving organizational performance through innovative, sustainable solutions.

Functional Manager – Project Controls Specialist

Project ManagerProject ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 11-50H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishPMP

Job Description

Functional Manager – Project Controls Specialist

Management Solutions

• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the right mix of technical skills, certifications, and cultural alignment. • Lead onboarding activities for new hires and ensure alignment with functional standards and expectations. • Support career development and pathing, including setting goals, identifying growth opportunities, and tracking progress. • Develop and implement improvement and development plans to maintain and enhance team capabilities and certifications. • Maintain and oversee team resumes to ensure accurate representation of skills and experience. • Ensure team members understand and meet target utilization goals and actively manage staffing to optimize utilization. • Collaborate with the PMO and Program/Project Managers to align resources with project needs and priorities. • Serve as a functional lead for business development, supporting proposal efforts and articulating team capabilities. • Partner with business development to shape go-to-market strategies and contribute to solutions aligned with client needs. • Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to enhance service offerings and maintain competitive positioning. • Manage functional overhead budget and approve or decline overhead charge requests. • Partner with Human Resources to support recruiting efforts, including developing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and selecting top talent. • Lead initiatives to implement new technologies, methodologies, and best practices that drive innovation and performance. • Develop, maintain, and analyze project cost and schedule data to support project execution and decision-making. • Support project teams in tracking project performance against approved baselines, forecasts, and key performance indicators. • Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and progress to identify trends, risks, and potential variances. • Perform cost and schedule variance analysis and provide recommendations to project managers and stakeholders. • Prepare and present project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project teams and leadership. • Support development and maintenance of project schedules within Primavera P6 or related project management systems. • Ensure project data integrity across project controls systems and related reporting tools. • Develop and maintain reports, queries, and visualizations that support project and program governance. • Assist with forecasting, resource planning, and project performance assessments. • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual requirements, and client standards. • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.

Job Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in project controls.
  • 10 years of experience in consulting, professional services, or technical delivery environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in team leadership, functional management, or resource management roles.
  • Proven ability to manage employee performance, career development, and utilization targets.
  • Experience collaborating with PMOs, Program/Project Managers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with consulting delivery models, including billable utilization and client-facing expectations.
  • Experience supporting or contributing to business development and proposal efforts.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with day-to-day operational execution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Construction or a related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
  • Relevant leadership or management certifications preferred.

Benefits

  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Related Categories

Related Job Pages

More Project Manager Jobs

EVT logo

Gerente de Projetos

EVT

We Connect People with Technology

Project Manager2 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 1999H1B No Sponsor

• Liderar projetos estratégicos de tecnologia, garantindo a entrega dentro dos prazos, escopo e orçamento definidos. • Coordenar equipes, gerenciar stakeholders e acompanhar o progresso das iniciativas, assegurando a qualidade das entregas. • Planejar, controlar cronogramas, gestão de riscos e conduzir reuniões. • Promover a comunicação entre as áreas envolvidas e apoiar a execução dos projetos de forma eficiente.

Brazil
Job Closed
NPact logo

Implementation Project Manager

NPact

High Impact Software & Solutions for Foundations and Non-Profits

Project Manager2 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 51-200H1B Sponsor

• Manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously. • Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestones. • Lead client meetings and provide regular status updates. • Track project risks, issues, and action items. • Coordinate internal resources and client stakeholders. • Manage project scope and ensure deadlines are met. • Handle client escalations with professionalism and confidence. • Support successful go-live and project closure activities.

United States
VisionPoint Marketing logo

Marketing Project Manager

VisionPoint Marketing

We solve enrollment marketing challenges.

Project Manager2 days ago
Full TimeRemoteTeam 51-200H1B No Sponsor

• Strategically manage a mix of brand, media, creative, SEO, CRM, and consultative projects—always rooting decisions in clear goals and data-backed insight • Actively track, analyze, and optimize scopes and profitability, taking full accountability for keeping projects on target • Build realistic timelines, secure resources, and remove roadblocks so teammates can do their best work and grow • Keep cross-functional teams aligned and informed with concise, direct updates that foster collaboration and trust • Champion efficient, high-quality production standards, ensuring every deliverable meets VisionPoint’s promise to make life easier for clients • Provide thoughtful post-project analysis that empowers teams to refine solutions and innovate on future work • Partner with clients and the Enrollment Marketing Consultant to co-define goals and success metrics, demonstrating a solutions-driven mindset from kickoff to wrap-up • Own day-to-day communication—offering straightforward, empathetic guidance and setting clear expectations • Lead purposeful meetings with tight agendas, ensuring everyone leaves knowing the next, most impactful step • Flag scope, budget, or timeline changes early, clearly outlining impacts and proposing growth-oriented solutions that keep momentum • Monitor progress against goals, proactively realigning efforts so work stays laser-focused on results that matter to the client • Identify expansion and renewal opportunities by linking project wins to each client’s broader objectives, reinforcing VisionPoint’s role as their trusted enrollment-marketing partner.

North Carolina
ContractRemoteTeam 51-200H1B No Sponsor

• Overseeing day-to-day operational execution across Cureate's food supply chain network • Managing communication channels, addressing fulfillment issues, and ensuring operational commitments are tracked • Serving as the primary operational contact across shared inboxes supporting buyers, vendors, and internal teams • Monitoring active orders from confirmation through successful delivery • Overseeing operational execution of Cureate events from planning stages through completion • Guiding buyers and vendors through the onboarding process • Maintaining operational workflows supporting onboarding, fulfillment, and supply chain activities • Delivering organized daily updates with complete operational context

Philippines