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 consultancy–client 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 (L1–L4).
- 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.