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The Project Control Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting project performance across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational objectives by establishing robust project controls, governance frameworks, and performance reporting mechanisms.
Your role
Project Planning & Control
- Develop and maintain project control frameworks, procedures, and standards.
- Establish project baselines for scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor project progress against planned milestones and deliverables.
- Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure effective change management and configuration control processes.
Cost Management
- Track project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and expenditures.
- Analyze cost performance and provide variance reports.
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Ensure accurate project financial reporting and compliance.
Schedule Management
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using project management tools.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and critical path assessments.
- Monitor project milestones and provide schedule performance reports.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate delays and project risks.
Risk & Performance Management
- Identify, assess, and monitor project risks and opportunities.
- Maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and project dashboards.
- Provide trend analysis and performance insights to leadership teams.
Reporting & Governance
- Prepare and present project status reports for senior management.
- Facilitate project review meetings and governance forums.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Support audits and project assurance activities.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Communicate project performance, risks, and issues effectively.
- Support decision-making through accurate and timely project data and analysis.
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in project controls, project management, PMO, or related disciplines.
- Experience managing large-scale projects and cross-functional stakeholders.
- PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-SP, or similar certification preferred.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
