The program controls manager is responsible for the technical leadership, operational direction and performance of project controls at the program level across an assigned portfolio. This position supports the section manager by ensuring that reporting systems, tools and personnel are developed, available and functioning according to enterprise project management center of excellence requirements.
The program controls manager oversees complex aspects of portfolio-level scheduling, cost control, earned value management (EVM) and risk integration while supporting project managers and project directors on programs of varying size and complexity. This position provides critical coaching, technical guidance and mentoring to project controls specialists and junior staff, helping to build the section's core cost and risk capabilities under the administrative direction of the section manager.