Chief Project Controls Officer

Job Summary

The Chief Project Controls Officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing and managing the project controls function within an organization including the efficient delivery, maintenance and management of a standard and consistent full suite of Project Controls, i.e. Cost Estimating, Cost Management, Planning and Scheduling, Risk Management, Contract Administration and Information Management Delivery to the project department.

Job Responsibilities 1

Plan and ensure the effective implementation of all project controls strategies to guarantee that project

objectives are met. This includes developing project schedules, budgets, risk management plans, and

performance metrics.

Establish and review project baselines and all related documentation including scope and cost.

Lead and manage the project controls team, which may include project managers, cost estimators and

others.

Provide project management support in the development of work breakdown structure, activities, logic as

well as resources and progress of all project schedules.

Monitor project performance and gives timely reports to senior management on the status of all planned and

on-going projects. This includes tracking project milestones, budget performance, and schedule compliance.

Oversee the identification and management of risks associated with projects including developing risk

management plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Manage the projects in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies including all environmental,

health, and safety compliance requirements.

Provide strategic guidance to the program controls team consistent with the different project’s execution

strategy.

Regularly communicate with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external

partners to provide status updates, as well as issues that may arise during the project phase

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire their team to achieve project objectives.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze complex data to make informed decisions.

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Well defined balance between completing priorities while making decisions quickly and efficiently.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 15 year(s) working experience, 10 year(s) in a relevant management/leadership position, 5 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

Education