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April 25, 2025

6-8 PM

1 PDU available for PMI Members

Members/Students: $30 (Dinner included)

Non-Members: $35 (Dinner included)

Presentation Description:

In today's fast-paced and complex project environments, the role of Project Controllers and the implementation of robust Project Controls are more critical than ever. Join us for an insightful event where we delve into the essential functions of Project Controllers, who are pivotal in tracking and managing project performance against budgets, plans, and schedules. Drawing from over a decade of experience in project planning, controls, and coordination, Jaylene Rocha will share real-world examples of successful project controls and how she has supported project managers throughout her career to ensure optimized project performance from initiation to closeout, delivering solutions that drive successful execution across complex projects.

Learning Objectives:

1. Educate on the Role of Project Controllers: Clearly explain the responsibilities and importance of Project Controllers in managing project performance, budgets, and schedules.
2. Highlight the Impact of Effective Project Controls: Demonstrate how robust project controls contribute to project success by ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
3. Share Real-World Examples: Provide examples from experience to illustrate successful implementation of project controls and their benefits in advancing projects.
4. Introduce Tools and Techniques: Discuss the various tools and techniques used in project controls, and how they can be integrated into project management processes.
5. Address Challenges and Solutions: Identify common challenges faced by Project Controllers and offer strategies and solutions to overcome these obstacles, supported by real-world examples.

Speaker Bio:

Jaylene Rocha

Project Controller, Carbon TerraVault

Jaylene Rocha is the Project Controller for Carbon TerraVault (CTV) Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of California Resources Corporation (CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition. She has over a decade of project management and project controls expertise with the last nine years concentrated on projects in the energy sector. In her current role, Jaylene supports the planning, coordination, and implementation for project development of Carbon TerraVault’s portfolio of projects. 

Jaylene is also PMI CCVC’s VP of Membership and Bakersfield Director. She is passionate about fostering the growth and professional development of project managers in the Central Valley. Jaylene is passionate for member engagement and ensuring the needs of the chapter are being met and the voices are being heard. She holds a Project Management Certificate through the CSU Bakersfield Extended University and an Associate of Arts degree in English from Bakersfield College.