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The Lead Project Controller supports successful project execution by providing financial oversight, project planning, performance monitoring, cost control, risk tracking, and reporting. The role ensures that projects are delivered according to approved schedules, budgets, and governance standards while providing management with accurate and timely project insights.

The Lead Project Controller supports successful project execution by providing financial oversight, project planning, performance monitoring, cost control, risk tracking, and reporting. The role ensures that projects are delivered according to approved schedules, budgets, and governance standards while providing management with accurate and timely project insights.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Planning & Control
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and milestones.
Monitor project progress against approved plans and identify deviations.
Track critical paths, dependencies, and project deliverables.
Support project managers in developing recovery plans when required.





Financial Management
Prepare project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Monitor actual costs versus budget and forecast variances.
Ensure accurate cost allocation and financial reporting.
Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) tracking and project investment reporting.

Reporting & Governance
Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports.
Develop dashboards and KPIs for project tracking.
Provide management with transparent visibility on project status, risks, budget, and timelines.
Ensure compliance with project governance and reporting standards.

Risk & Change Management
Maintain project risk and issue registers.
Monitor mitigation actions and escalation requirements.
Track scope changes and assess schedule and cost implications.
Support change approval processes and documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with project manager

📌 Lead Project Controller Mumbai
🏢 Novozymes South Asia
📍 Mumbai