About this role
Job title: Technology Project Controls Lead
About the Role The Technology Project Controls Lead will lead the AIN Project Controls Team, ensuring financial discipline, project controls governance, and execution excellence across a portfolio of high-impact technology initiatives. This role will drive standardization, talent development, strategic planning, and partnership with senior leadership and U.S.-based execution teams.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop project controls professionals across AIN Technology portfolios, establishing best practices, standards, and operating models.
- Coach and mentor team members and drive capability development; promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Ensure fiscal discipline across technology programs; oversee quarterly close, accruals, forecasts, and budget processes; ensure compliance with finance policies and SOX requirements; drive resource optimization and financial performance.
- Lead monthly financial reviews and variance analysis; monitor project financial risks and mitigation activities; ensure adherence to enterprise project controls standards; provide executive-level reporting and decision support.
- Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Portfolio Leadership, and US-based stakeholders; drive cross-functional alignment and issue resolution; deliver business insights and recommendations to senior executives.
- Standardize project controls methodologies; support workforce planning and resource management; implement process improvements and reporting enhancements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of project controls, project management, portfolio management, or strategic finance experience; minimum 2 years of people leadership experience.
- Strong expertise in Anaplan, SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
- PMP, CCP, PSP, EVP, or equivalent certifications (if applicable).
Nice to Have
- 10+ years of project controls or project management experience.
- Experience leading project controls teams within biotech, pharmaceutical, engineering, manufacturing, or large transformation environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not disclosed in the posting.