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Job Description
Project Brief
This PMO initiative supports the delivery of a multi-year multi-billion-riyal capital development Programme aligned with national aviation objectives. Operating as an integrated consultancyclient team the PMO provides strategic oversight governance and operational support to ensure that all projects across the national airport portfolio are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.
The Programme encompasses portfolio management project controls engineering standardization construction assurance asset management and governance functions with direct engagement across multiple Operating Companies (OpCos).
Role Purpose
Lead the project controls function within a high-profile national aviation PMO overseeing cost schedule risk and change control for a multi-billion SAR portfolio. Ensure standardization data-driven decision-making and performance excellence across multiple operating companies. Reports to the Head of Project Control.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership in Project Controls
- Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Integrated Project Controls Framework across all OpCos.
- Ensure consistency with PMO guidelines standards and reporting requirements.
- Provide oversight of portfolio-level cost schedule risk and change control.
2. Cost Management
- Oversee development of cost estimates budgets cash flows and cost forecasts for the entire portfolio.
- Manage cost control processes including earned value analysis variance analysis and benchmarking.
3. Schedule Management
- Supervise the preparation and maintenance of integrated master schedules (L1L4).
- Review contractors schedules for compliance with PMO requirements.
4. Risk & Change Control
- Maintain a live portfolio risk register ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
- Oversee the structured change management process including impact assessments.
- Coordinate lessons learned and trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
5. Data Reporting & Systems
- 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.
- Drive automation and digitalization initiatives for project controls.
6. Stakeholder & Team Engagement
- Act as the primary interface between PMO project controls and Operating Companies PMCs contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor coach and develop project controls staff promoting knowledge transfer and local talent development.
- Participate in strategic reviews with Matarat leadership and provide decision-support insights.
Qualifications :
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in PMO environments preferably with exposure to governance frameworks and integrated portfolio management.
- Strong knowledge of engineering procurement contracts construction commissioning processes.
- International exposure; KSA / GCC experience highly preferred.
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Cost & Risk management tools Power BI and PMIS systems.
- Strong analytical communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels.
- Experience in continuous improvement process optimization and talent development.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work at the heart of KSAs aviation transformation program.
- Strategic-level role with visibility to senior leadership and decision-makers.
- Integrated and high-performance PMO environment.
- Commitment to professional growth including exposure to international best practices.
- Contribution to Vision 2030 through localization and knowledge transfer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
