Project controller

Summary

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

As a Project Controller in Project Engineering you will be providing support for project controlling & services, support of the execution of investment projects in accordance with the law, internal regulations, good practices, and business objectives.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Controlling Process (time, costs, risks, schedule and scope changes) in line with the Project Roadmap and the relevant gate keeping processes covering tracking and forecasting.
• Support project managers that all live major projects comply to the agreed process, that relevant information is made available in time.
• To provide effective support to the Project Manager, solid technical knowledge of relevant processes will be required to learn. This ensures a proper understanding of project activities and enables meaningful support in cost adjustments, schedule management, and scope definition.
• Gather statistical data for future use (benchmarking).
• Use of standardized tools to support project controlling and project portfolio management processes (advanced use of MS Excel, Word and Power point, SAP, power BI).
• Support implementation of new IT systems and changes from the business environment in the unit.
• Responsibility for archiving technical, project and other legal documentation of the unit and for the coordination of associates according to the ISEC requirements.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in technical, natural & technical, economics or other relevant sciences.
• 2 years working experiences on project controlling and reporting or contracting /purchasing field and working with foreign countries.
• Analytical / data interpretation skills.
• Fluent in English
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and ability to work in an ambiguous environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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