Project Planning And Cost Control Specialist

October 16, 2026

Remote

Middle

Sant Esteve Sesrovires

Indeed

Keep in mind

Original vacancy is in Spanish
You will likely need Spanish for the job. The employer can confirm

Also worth knowing

English is required
B2 level

Description

Global engineering services company delivering R&D and digital engineering across sectors from autonomous vehicles to life-saving robots. They are looking for a Project Planning & Cost Control Specialist to join a strategic project in the automotive sector, supporting the development of new products and technologies for a major client. The role sits in an international environment and covers planning, financial follow-up and cost control of R&D projects, contributing to decision-making and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and consolidate economic valuations for modifications and new product developments
Track and control budgets for R&D projects
Prepare economic reports, cost forecasts and dashboards
Analyse budget deviations and identify improvement opportunities
Define and track project KPIs and metrics
Manage and maintain information in corporate planning and controlling tools
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance and other functional areas
Support forecasting, planning and economic closing processes of projects
Ensure compliance with established cost, quality and deadline objectives

Requirements

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or similar
Experience in cost controlling, budget management or project management
High level of English (minimum B2-C1)
Advanced command of Microsoft Excel
Experience in data analysis, reporting and building indicators
Analytical mindset and attention to detail
Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to interact with different areas and international teams
Previous experience in the automotive sector is especially valued
Knowledge of product development and R&D processes is a plus
Intermediate German is a plus
Experience with tools such as Power BI, Think-cell, AVON, C-Place, Datadriven, VPD
Knowledge of financial planning and economic control of complex projects

Conditions

Remote work format
Onboarding support through a Buddies programme
24 vacation days plus 2 personal days plus December 24 and 31, with an option to buy up to 7 extra days per year
Continuous training via Mylearning, Capgemini University, digital campuses and professional communities
Access to Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, Harvard Manager Mentor and language platforms
FlexAbroad: possibility to work remotely from another country for 45 days
Family leave benefits