Senior Projects Control Specialist/ Specjalista/ Specjalistka ds. Kontroli Projektow

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Role Overview

We’re building something exciting in Kraków — a new Integrated Delivery Services team, and we are seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist/ Starszy Specjalista/ Starsza Specjalistka ds. Kontroli Projektów.

The selected candidate will be employed by Critical Mission Services Sp. z o.o., part of Amentum.

About the Role

The Senior Project Controls Specialist plays a key role in supporting Project Teams in the successful delivery of projects. The role covers cost control, forecasting, project reporting, and controls governance, ensuring that project performance data is accurate, consistent, and aligned with internal standards and client expectations.

A key aspect of the role is the integration and alignment of project controls data between Amentum systems and consortium-level controls and billing processes, supporting accurate invoicing, reconciliation, and transparent financial reporting.

The Senior Project Controls Specialist may lead defined workstreams or project control activities within larger projects and have accountability for ongoing controls activities or performance objectives.

Key responsibilities:

Project Controls & Financial Management

• Provide senior level project controls support to Project Managers across consortium projects
• Own project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, and approved baselines within corporate systems
• Lead cost control activities, including variance analysis, trend identification, and forecast to complete
• Support change control by assessing financial impacts and aligning changes with consortium processes
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and control gaps, providing structured analysis and recommendations

Consortium Coordination & Billing

• Act as a primary interface with consortium Project Controls and Finance teams to ensure alignment of cost data, forecasts, and reporting
• Support the preparation, validation, and reconciliation of consortium billing and invoicing
• Coordinate period end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance explanations
• Ensure cost data is transparent, traceable, and audit ready, supporting client, contractual, and reporting requirements

Systems, Reporting & Data & Analytics

• Lead or coordinate project setup and governance within corporate project controls systems
• Deliver accurate, timely project performance reporting with clear management insights
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and visual reports (Power BI or similar tools)
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement in reporting, KPIs, and data models

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Operations, Project, and consortium stakeholders to ensure data integrity and transparency
• Act as a subject matter reference for junior project controls team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project controls processes

Qualifications – External

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Controlling, Finance, Business, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in finance, project controls, cost control, project management support, or related roles.
• Experience in engineering, infrastructure, construction, energy, or consulting environments is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, analysis, reporting).
• Experience with project controls systems, cost tools, or ERP platforms is highly desirable.
• Fluent English (B2 level or higher); Knowledge of Polish language is beneficial.
• Strong expertise in project cost control, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Experience coordinating controls, billing, and reporting across consortium partners
• Analytical problem‑solver with the ability to apply integrated project controls methods
• Proven ability to analyze project and financial data and translate insights into actions
• Experience developing dashboards and reports (Power BI or similar tools)
• Clear communicator, able to present complex data to diverse stakeholders

We Offer:

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
• Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools
• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere
• Participation in global projects and process improvements
• Full-time employment contract with competitive salary
• Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program
• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30–10:00)
• Short Fridays (Monday to Thursday we work 8,5h, Friday is a 6-hour workday)
• Hybrid or stationary system of work
• Modern office in an attractive location

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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