Project Controls Manager

Description

• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Integrated Project Controls Framework across all OpCos.
• Ensure consistency with PMO guidelines, standards, and reporting requirements.
• Mentor, coach, and develop project controls staff, promoting knowledge transfer and local talent development.
• Manage cost control processes including earned value analysis, variance analysis, and benchmarking.
• Maintain a live portfolio risk register, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary interface between PMO project controls and Operating Companies, PMCs, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee development of cost estimates, budgets, cash flows, and cost forecasts for the entire portfolio.
• Coordinate lessons learned and trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the structured change management process, including impact assessments.
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives for project controls.
• Lead the production of monthly portfolio/program/projects reports, executive dashboards, and progress updates using Power BI and PMIS.
• Ensure data validation and integrity across all Operating Companies.
• Review contractors’ schedules for compliance with PMO requirements.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of integrated master schedules (L1–L4).
• Provide oversight of portfolio-level cost, schedule, risk, and change control.
• Participate in strategic reviews with Matarat leadership and provide decision-support insights.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in PMO environments, preferably with exposure to governance frameworks and integrated portfolio management.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Cost & Risk management tools, Power BI, and PMIS systems.
• Integrated and high-performance PMO environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, commissioning processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, and talent development.
• Strategic-level role with visibility to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• International exposure; KSA / GCC experience highly preferred.
• 15+ years (minimum 12 years with exceptional profile) in project controls (Cost, Schedule, Risk & Reporting) on large, complex capital programs.
• Proven track record in leading project controls teams on multi-billion SAR large-scale infrastructure projects – Aviation Experience is a Plus.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the heart of KSA’s aviation transformation program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance