{"id":2878385,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ses-senior-project-controller-cost-risk-performance-management-meosphere","title":"Senior Project Controller - Cost, Risk & Performance Management, meoSphere","company":{"id":54618,"name":"SES","domain":"ses.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ses-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Betzdorf, Luxembourg"],"countries":["LU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":70000,"max_usd":160000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":7681},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-19T22:09:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-19","last_verified_at":"2026-10-27T23:39:09Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Senior Project Controller - Cost, Risk & Performance Management, meoSphere\nThe job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.\nPROGRAMME DESCRIPTION\nmeoSphere is SES’s next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones.\nTo accelerate development timelines, reduce costs, and ensure quality, SES is internalizing a critical segment of the satellite supply chain: the final integration of partner satellite platforms with SES’s software-defined payloads, all within a cutting-edge manufacturing and test facility.\nROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY\nThe Project Controller - Cost, Risk & Performance Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrated the integrated cost management, risk management and financial performance framework for the meoSphere programme. Reporting to the VP Programme Management, the works closely with a Senior Project Controller (Scope & Schedule), Agile Technical Program Managers (ATPMs), Technical Leads, Finance, Procurement and Programme Leadership to monitor, control and forecast programme expenditure across multiple segments, projects, suppliers, launches and development activities. The role acts as the programme expert for the project control tool and enterprise project controls, ensuring cost performance, forecasting, earned value management and executive reporting are maintained. The role is also responsible for maintaining the programme risk register and leading quantitative risk and uncertainty analysis, including Monte Carlo simulations, contingency estimation and management reserve recommendations.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nOwn and maintain the programme cost baseline, control accounts and financial performance framework.\nDevelop and maintain cost structures aligned with programme WBS, PBS, contracts and financial reporting requirements.\nPartner with Finance to integrate actuals, accruals, commitments and forecasts into programme performance reporting.\nPartner with Procurement and Contract Management teams to monitor supplier commitments, contract milestones and payment schedules.\nMaintain programme budgets, Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC) and cash-flow forecasts.\nPerform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and report CPI, SPI and programme financial health metrics.\nOwn and maintain the programme risk register in collaboration with ATPMs and Technical Leads.\nFacilitate programme risk reviews and risk quantification activities across all programme segments.\nPerform Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) using Monte Carlo simulation techniques for cost and schedule forecasting.\nDevelop and maintain programme contingency models and management reserve calculations.\nConduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate programme delivery, budget and schedule outcomes.\nProvide recommendations regarding contingency and management reserve levels.\nWork with ATPMs to translate agile progress and roadmaps into conventional programme cost and performance reporting.\nProduce executive dashboards, reporting packs and performance metrics.\nDrive governance, baseline management, change control and financial reporting integrity.\nKEY COMPETENCIES\n Programme Cost Management & Forecasting. Develops, manages and forecasts programme budgets, cost performance, Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), and financial outcomes throughout the programme lifecycle.\n Risk Management & Quantitative Analysis. Identifies, assesses and manages programme risks through qualitative and quantitative techniques, including Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), Monte Carlo simulation, contingency planning and management reserve assessment.\n Earned Value Management & Performance Control. Applies Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and programme control methodologies to monitor performance, measure progress and support informed decision-making.\nIntegrated Cost, Schedule & Programme Controls. Ensures alignment between cost, schedule and delivery performance through integrated programme controls, baseline management and forecasting processes.\nFinancial Analytics & Reporting. Produces insightful financial analysis, performance reporting, dashboards and data-driven recommendations to support programme governance and executive decision-making.\n Stakeholder Management & Communication. Builds effective relationships with programme teams, customers and leadership, translating complex financial and programme information into clear and actionable insights.\nQualifications Background and Experience\nTypically 8+ years of experience in cost control, project controls, programme controls, or programme financial management within large and complex engineering programmes.\nStrong proficiency with enterprise programme control and cost management tools, including Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra, or equivalent platforms.\nExperience developing and managing programme budgets, cost baselines, forecasts, cost performance reporting, and financial analyses.\nStrong understanding of programme controls disciplines, including cost management, risk management, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), contingency planning, and management reserve management.\nExperience applying quantitative risk management techniques, including Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), Monte Carlo simulation, probabilistic forecasting, and confidence level assessments.\nExperience supporting aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, defence, or similarly complex engineering programmes.\nAbility to operate effectively within Agile delivery environments while maintaining robust programme controls, financial governance, and reporting disciplines.\nStrong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nPreferred Experience & Qualifications\nExperience supporting LEO, MEO, or GEO satellite communications programmes.\nUnderstanding end-to-end satellite system architectures, including space, ground, mission software, and user terminal domains.\nExperience using a centralized project control risk tool such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Oracle Primavera Cloud Risk, Safran Risk or equivalent tools.\nExperience implementing and operating EVMS frameworks.\nProfessional certification in project controls, scheduling, or programme management (e.g. PMP, EVP, AACE CCP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).\nExperience supporting Agile-at-scale delivery environments, such as SAFe.\nOTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS\nWilling to work 60% onsite from office\nTravel as required for project realization purposes\n\nSES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. 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