Project Controller

About Bayer

Bayer is driven by the ambition to solve global challenges with a vision to achieve "Health for all, Hunger for none." We foster an energetic, curious, and dedicated culture that embraces diverse perspectives and continuously expands capabilities to turn ambitious goals into reality.

Role Overview

As a Project Controller at Bayer, you will be responsible for managing project milestones and budgets specifically related to capital investment projects and turnarounds through effective scheduling and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control project milestones and budgets via scheduling and cost management.
• Create and maintain professional project schedules and monitor progress closely.
• Develop structured cost controlling frameworks including outflow planning.
• Generate accurate forecasts and assist project managers in steering projects towards successful completion.
• Present alternatives for actions along with their consequences to project leadership.
• Oversee external project controllers to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Establish project reporting protocols in compliance with Bayer's accounting standards.

Collaborations

• Report directly to Project/Program Manager.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Discipline Leads, Procurement, Materials Management, Project Controlling Team, and Enterprise Accounting.
• Engage with external contractors involved in engineering and construction.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and both local and central authorities.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on investment and turnaround projects, preferably within the chemical or agrochemical industries.
• Proficient with project controlling tools and methodologies.
• Adept at coordinating with engineering discipline leads and task forces to ensure timely execution and adherence to project controls.
• Hands-on experience in monitoring project schedules and costs rigorously.
• Capable of providing project oversight, control, and implementing value improvement practices.
• Provide support services related to project management including cost estimation, scheduling, best practices consultation, claim analysis, procurement strategies, benchmarking, and reporting project health during development and execution stages.
• Experienced in risk management by reviewing risk registers and mitigation tactics.
• Strong communication skills, customer orientation, and ability to navigate ambiguity and conflict effectively.
• Knowledge on preparing catch-up schedules, utilizing industrial benchmarks for schedule preparation, and tracking engineering schedules and equipment manufacturing timelines.

Technical Proficiencies

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project.
• Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Experience with SAP PES module.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.

Additional Information

Bayer emphasizes dynamic and innovative work practices, seeking to eliminate excessive bureaucracy to enhance productivity and innovation through Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO).

Bayer does not charge any fees for recruitment processes. Be cautious of fraud or unsolicited communication from non-bayer.com email domains.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bayer is a committed equal opportunity employer valuing fairness and respect. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds without discrimination.

Location and Division

This role is based in Vapi, Gujarat, India, within the Crop Science division.

Contact

For inquiries, please call 022-25311234.