Project Control Systems Officer

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor

St Paul Lez Durance Cedex, France

We offer challenging assignments in a wide range of areas and encourage applications from candidates will all levels of experience. Applications from under-represented ITER Members' nations and women candidates are strongly encouraged, as IO strongly believes that a diversified, equitable, and inclusive workplace is crucial in solving one of the most complex scientific and engineering projects in the world today.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership in the development and implementation of methods, tools and processes to improve project control, budget execution, performance measurement and data-driven reporting.
  • Collaborates with the FPS deployed team (Quality, Scope, Scheduling, Cost, Budget and Risk) to identify opportunities for improvement within the ITER Project in terms of project controls and business intelligence.
  • as Acts as central contact point to ensure continuity of service of the Project Control systems.
  • Conducts training and coaching as necessary on Project Control and use of the associated systems.
  • Prepares reports, dashboards, presentations or analyses upon request from the management.
  • Upon request, participates in the procurement tendering processes.
  • Upon request, leads business/process improvement and/or performance measurement initiatives.
  • In collaboration with IT, implements the use of Artificial Intelligence as a tool to improve Project Control.

Education:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Project Management or other relevant discipline
  •  Certifications in project management (PMP, Prince II, Six Sigma or similar).
  • Recognized training or certification in data analysis, business intelligence, or related technologies (such as Power BI, SQL, or Python).

Work Experience:

  • Demonstratable experience (including internships) in project management, finance and accounting or business related to cross-functional and international project, preferably within a large-scale environment.
  • Project Management: Planning, measuring progress for project control budgeting, cost estimation, cost control, scheduling, and Earned Value Management (EVM), managing risks and costs, and reporting on progress to manage programs or initiatives within the constraints of human and financial constraints.
  • Financial Acumen: Uses relevant financial and quantitative indicators to measure business performance, interpret, analyze, and apply methods and tools to understand the key financial indicators, trends, and projections.
  • Planning and Budget Management: Knowledge and practice of annual and lifecycle budget management, planning activities and associated budgets, ensuring production within the cost framework.
  • Software: Using IT databases and ERP such as SAP, Primavera P6, preferably in Cloud, reporting software such as Power BI, and data tools including Structured Query Language  (SQL), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX,) Power Query, and JavaScript Object Notation  (JSON).
  • Writing and Presentation: Writing and reviewing contractual and technical documents in the domain of expertise, document and transmit knowledge with data, clarity, and precision.
  • Builds networks: Ability to build formal and informal relationship and networks inside and outside the organization.
  • Balance Stakeholders: Ability to anticipate and balance demands from the multiple stakeholders, and to prioritize tasks to meet their needs on time with the agreed quality.

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