THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

• Qualifications
• This position requires the successful candidate to either currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government NV1 security clearance, therefore must be an Australian Citizen.
• Tertiary qualification or professional certification (e.g. Prince2, PMP or CAPM) in Project Management, providing sound understanding of Project Management principles, planning methods, and schedule construction.
• Skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Project and ability to support project management applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for engaging with teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Experience in document quality assurance and formatting.
• Adaptability to change and ambiguity, with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proven team player with a proactive mindset and ability to build trust and rapport.
• Experience
• Minimum of 2+ years working in a similar role as part of a Program Management Office (PMO), supporting large programs with multiple projects and project managers.
• At least two years’ experience working as a Project Scheduler using Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing project controls and reporting for large-scale programs, covering:
• Risk and issue tracking,
• Deliverable and dependency management,
• Schedule status reporting, financial management and reporting for complex programs.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated success liaising, consulting, and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The Project Controller works with Project Managers to ensure and enhance delivery outcomes through expert guidance in project planning, scheduling, and financial performance monitoring.

• Implement a disciplined approach to project oversight. Plan, monitor, control, and report on overall project status, providing analytical expertise to enhance project outcomes, performance and compliance.
• Track and report on projects financial status, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization efforts to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure project schedules and resource plans remain accurate and reliable, aligned to DXC standards and delivery methodologies.
• Provide technical coaching and support to project teams on schedule development, especially for complex initiatives requiring advanced planning capabilities.
• Uphold DXC procedures and contractual requirements across all aspects of project control.