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Job Summary
The Project Controls Analyst supports the Solution Delivery organization by improving the structure, quality, and usability of project and customer support data used to manage delivery performance. The role contributes to schedule control, resource visibility, risk tracking, and project reporting and customer support by maintaining reliable information and supporting consistent project controls practices
This is an entry-level individual contributor role within the Project Controls and PMO function. The role combines foundational project controls discipline with data analytics, reporting, and PMO systems support. The analyst works with project managers and stakeholders to help ensure that project plans, progress updates, and reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and decision-relevant.
The position also supports the evolution of solution delivery toward more integrated, automated, and data-driven project controls, including dashboards, workflows, and early-stage AI-enabled capabilities.
What You Will Do
You will work alongside project managers and delivery teams to ensure that project controls are reliable, actionable, and drive outcomes.
Core responsibilities include:
Maintain and improve project schedules, ensuring alignment with actual execution progress
Translate delivery status into clear, decision-relevant reporting for internal leadership and customers
Identify inconsistencies between plans and reality and drive correction with the delivery team
Support forecasting, resource visibility, and risk tracking to enable early intervention
Ensure project data is trusted without reconciliation cycles
This is not a reporting role. If the schedule is wrong, you fix the schedule with the team.
How You Will Create Impact
Your success is measured by delivery outcomes, not by the quality of artifacts.
Over time, you will:
Move project controls from reactive reporting to forward-looking steering
Increase confidence in schedules and forecasts across projects
Enable earlier identification and mitigation of risks
Reduce dependency on manual reconciliation and subjective interpretation
You will introduce more advanced methods such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, and automation - always anchored in real project execution.
What This Role Is Not
This role sits deliberately between traditional project controls and pure analytics.
It is not:
A business intelligence or data science role focused on building analytics products
A traditional scheduling role focused on maintaining tools
A strategy or consulting role analyzing organizational performance
If your primary motivation is to build dashboards, optimize data pipelines, or work detached from delivery teams, this role will not meet your expectations.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who combine structured thinking with a bias toward real-world execution.
You are likely a strong fit if you:
Prefer resolving inconsistencies over perfecting models
Are comfortable working with incomplete or imperfect data and still enabling decisions
Challenge assumptions when data does not reflect actual progress
See tools and analytics as a way to improve delivery systems, not as an end in themselves
Are motivated by making projects succeed, not just by making data look correct
You are drawn to environments where:
Reality is messy
Progress depends on influencing teams, not just building tools
Improvement requires both structure and persistence
Primary Responsibilities
Project Controls and Scheduling Support

• Supports development, maintenance, and quality control of project schedules, including activities, dependencies, milestones, and progress updates

• Assists with cost- and resource-loaded schedules in PMO systems such as Oracle Primavera Cloud or similar tools

• Tracks project progress against baselines, contractual milestones, and near-term execution plans

• Identifies schedule variances, activity relationships, data quality gaps, and potential risks for review by project managers

• Contributes to recurring deliverables such as schedule updates, progress reports, and short-term lookahead plans

Resource and Risk Management Support

• Maintains structured data related to resource assignments, capacity, and forecasted work

• Supports preparation and tracking of project risks, including updates, documentation, and visibility of mitigation actions

• Assists with recurring project controls cadences (e.g., resource alignment reviews, risk reviews) by preparing data and supporting follow-up actions

Reporting, Dashboards, and Analytics

• Develops and maintains reports and dashboards to provide visibility into schedule performance, resource utilization, and risk exposure

• Uses tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint to structure and analyze project data

• Supports identification of trends, performance issues, and emerging risks through data analysis

• Ensures reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with management needs

Automation and Continuous Improvement

• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through automation of recurring reporting and data management tasks

• Supports implementation of workflow automation and structured data processes within the PMO and customer support environments

• Contributes to early-stage use of AI-supported tools for reporting, data validation, and information retrieval, under guidance

PMO Systems and Operational Support

• Supports adoption, administration, and effective use of PMO tools related to scheduling, reporting, and project controls

• Contributes to improvement initiatives involving business systems that impact project delivery and performance visibility

• Provides operational support for project documentation, data organization, and reporting inputs as needed

Core Competencies & KSAs
Project Controls Discipline: Applies structured approaches to managing schedules, data, and project information
Analytical Thinking: Interprets data, identifies inconsistencies, and supports practical decision-making
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, completeness, and traceability of project data and reporting outputs
Digital Fluency: Effectively uses and learns PMO tools, dashboards, and data systems
Communication: Clearly communicates project status, data insights, and issues to stakeholders
Collaboration: Works effectively with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams
Ownership and Accountability: Maintains reliable data and follows through on deliverables and updates
Continuous Improvement Orientation: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business analytics, information systems, engineering management, project management, data analytics, or a related field

• A minimum of three years of experience in Foundational understanding of project management, scheduling, or data analysis concepts

• Experience working with structured data, spreadsheets, or reporting tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized, accurate information

• Willingness to learn project controls practices, PMO tools, and data systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to project controls tools such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project

• Experience with Power BI, Excel-based reporting, and data visualization

• Experience with AI-powered project management tools and low-code automation

• Familiarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate or similar platforms

• Academic or internship experience involving project scheduling, reporting, or analytics

• Interest in infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, or technology-enabled project delivery

Tools and Proficiency

• Initial exposure to project controls and scheduling tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera Cloud or Microsoft Project)

• Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel)

• Collaboration and document management tools (e.g. SharePoint)

• Workflow and automation tools (e.g. Power Automate, Power Apps)

• Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel)

• AI-powered tools and automation (e.g. CoPilot Agents, Claude Cowork)

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with ADA and OSHA guidelines.

• Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer

• Movement / Traversal: Occasionally moves within office or remote workspace to access equipment and participate in meetings

• Operation of Equipment: Regular use of computers and standard office equipment

• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats

• Visual Requirements: Visual ability to review data, dashboards, and documentation

• Travel: This role may travel up to 5% of the time.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based or remote work environment

• Limited travel may be required depending on project needs

• Work involves coordination across multiple teams and time-sensitive deliverables

• Occasional extended hours may be required to support reporting cycles or project milestones

Individuals with a disability who desire reasonable accommodation can contact the EHS Professional.
Why Join Yunex Traffic?

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBSTX
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company paid holidays
• Work with cutting-edge ITS technology and be part of a global leader in traffic management solutions.
• Impactful Work: Help make roads safer, communities more livable, and mobility more sustainable.

How do I apply?
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About Us:
We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world.
We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone.
Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.
Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.
Our Commitment:
At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yunex Traffic is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local.