Senior Project Controls Manager (M )

About Mace Group

Mace Group combines construction expertise with consultancy services to support projects and individuals. The company's values guide its consulting approach and define the professionals sought to join its team. Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, even if all criteria are not fully met.

The Role: Senior Project Controls Manager (M3)

Mace Group is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager (M3) to join its team in Riyadh. This part-time role involves managing the implementation and delivery of Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Controls services for various commissions. The successful candidate will guide team members within the PMO and Planning Centre of Excellence and assigned Hubs as required. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.

Project Context: King Salman International Airport (KSIA)

This position is part of one of the world's largest aviation infrastructure programmes, the King Salman International Airport (KSIA) development. This landmark project aims to establish a new global benchmark for aviation experience and supports the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions. As part of the Mace team, the Senior Project Controls Manager will lead and enhance project controls capabilities across a complex portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects, providing strategic oversight of planning, risk, reporting, governance, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Project Controls and PMO services across complex programmes and projects.
• Drive integrated planning, reporting, risk, change, and performance management processes.
• Establish and maintain project controls frameworks, governance structures, and assurance processes.
• Support cross-programme integration, ensuring dependencies, interfaces, and constraints are effectively managed.
• Develop and enhance programme reporting and performance dashboards, providing clear insights to senior stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation and optimisation of Programme Management Information Systems (PMIS).
• Provide strategic advice and technical leadership on project controls, planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across client, consultant, and contractor organisations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project controls professionals within the programme team.
• Support resource planning, recruitment, and capability development initiatives.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of programme objectives while supporting sustainability and net-zero commitments.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in project controls and PMO services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and enhance project controls capabilities across complex portfolios.
• Experience in strategic oversight of planning, risk, reporting, governance, and performance management.
• Proficiency in establishing and maintaining project controls frameworks and governance structures.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for developing project controls professionals.

Work Arrangement

This is a part-time position based in Riyadh. Flexible and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for the role.