Job Description
Job DescriptionPrimary Job Title:Project Controls Analyst
Alternate / Related Job Titles:
- Project Scheduler
- Project Controls Specialist
- PMO Project Controls Analyst
- Program Controls Analyst
Location:Oakland, CA
Onsite Flexibility:Hybrid
- Onsite: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Remote: Monday & Friday
Contract Details:
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: Approximately 12.5 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $80–$86/hr
- Candidate Requirement: Local candidates only
Position Overview:The Project Controls Analyst supports a large-scale, multi-year business and IT transformation program focused on migrating from SAP ECC to a greenfield SAP S/4HANA environment. This role operates within the Program Management Office (PMO) and works collaboratively across business and IT teams to forecast, manage, and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, scope, and resources.The program is entering its third year and transitioning into detailed design for the first of four major deployments, with completion targeted for 2031.Top Required Capabilities:
- Project scheduling expertise using MS Project or Primavera P6
- Strong data analysis skills to independently analyze, plan, and report on project data
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, managing multiple concurrent priorities
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, monitor, and analyze project schedules in alignment with industry best practices and client standards.
- Track, analyze, and report schedule and resource data to support workstream leadership and identify variances.
- Ensure accuracy of schedules, metrics, and resource-loaded plans.
- Coordinate schedules, task updates, meeting inputs, and timely distribution of reports.
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to preserve scope control and schedule integrity.
- Monitor project progress, identify critical path activities, and assess forecast vs. actual performance.
- Maintain and manage the project risk register, ensuring mitigation strategies are documented and tracked.
- Track baselines, perform what-if analyses, and develop contingency plans.
- Support development of Business Capability Traceability models and conceptual process documentation.
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams to track action items and support issue resolution with project managers.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6
- Strong data analysis, planning, and reporting capabilities
- Document management with attention to confidentiality and information retention policies
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail when reporting and extracting data from systems such as Fieldglass, Excel, and training systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including data visualization and presentation
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and provide leadership when required
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting large enterprise or IT transformation programs
- Financial acumen and understanding of labor forecasting for internal and external resources
- ERP implementation experience and familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint
- Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, Jira, or Azure DevOps (ADO)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction, Computer Science, Business Administration, or MIS
- Working knowledge of financial and accounting concepts
Work Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, or project management roles
Equipment & Work Environment:
- Client-provided laptop
- Fully configured workstation provided for in-office days
- Remote work setup is worker’s or supplier’s responsibility (excluding laptop)
- Interim virtual desktop access may be used if laptop delivery is delayed
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
About the Company:A leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. The organization is committed to reliable energy delivery, innovation, and creating a positive workplace while making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.Job Number: 25-29532
#LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid #gttjobsCompany DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.
We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
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Awards
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015
Company Description
Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015