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About Norconsult Telematics

Norconsult Telematics is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Control Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, on-site role is critical for ensuring the robust planning, monitoring, and control of all project activities to achieve successful delivery within defined parameters.

Role Objective

The primary objective of the Project Control Manager is to ensure the effective planning, monitoring, and control of all project activities, guaranteeing delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. This involves establishing a comprehensive project controls framework and driving operational excellence across all project phases.

• Establish a centralized project controls framework encompassing scheduling, reporting, cost control, contract management, material/warehouse operations, asset management, HSE, permitting, and QA.
• Strengthen cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution and timely decision-making.
• Enhance project visibility through standardized reporting, dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and analytics.
• Drive operational excellence by improving processes, automating reporting, and ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Proactively identify risks, variances, and performance gaps, leading corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory bodies, and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Control Manager will be responsible for a broad range of duties, ensuring comprehensive oversight and management of project lifecycle activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Control and manage all project scope and budget activities from planning through implementation and final handover.
• Oversee scope assignment and distribution to contractors across all regions.
• Manage Project Controls Office resources to support inter-project reporting, scheduling, and coordination requirements.
• Monitor and follow up on invoicing activities in line with client processes to close financial gaps and achieve management KPIs.
• Align, unify, and enhance all project reporting practices across departments and regions.
• Oversee, consolidate, and manage system modifications in coordination with relevant internal and client departments.
• Conduct system audits to identify discrepancies, ensure data accuracy, and drive stakeholder accountability.
• Manage preparation of the detailed Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and oversee scheduling and reporting activities.
• Conduct regular meetings with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and uniform project control practices.
• Monitor project progress and measure performance against the approved Vendor/Contractor PIP.
• Initiate and chair regular Project Controls meetings to ensure timely and orderly execution of all workstreams.
• Coordinate with Project Control & Contracts (PCC) teams and stakeholders to close financial gaps as per agreed plans.
• Produce handover performance reports and compliance analyses to support invoicing and contractor performance evaluation.
• Prepare and maintain the Project Communication Plan and establish effective communication channels for information flow.
• Oversee the full change management process to ensure scope, budget, and schedule stability across all stakeholders.
• Develop, update, and enforce department processes related to network implementation and project control activities.
• Establish and manage the project risk management framework, including risk identification, impact assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client management and key stakeholders.
• Establish effective working relationships with vendor and contractor Project Control teams to ensure alignment and performance.
• Oversee reporting, scheduling, cost control, contract management, material and warehouse operations, asset management, permitting, business excellence, HSE, and network audit/QA functions under the Project Controls department.
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system alignment across ERP platforms, client portals, and internal tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all project control domains to enhance efficiency, transparency, and performance.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role must demonstrate a robust background in project control and management, with proven ability to oversee complex projects and drive operational excellence. Key requirements include:

• 5-10 years of professional experience in project control and management.
• Strong capabilities in project planning, monitoring, cost control, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage project control frameworks.
• Proficiency in standardized reporting, KPI development, and data integrity across systems.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and cross-functional coordination.

Specific Industry Experience

In addition to general project control expertise, candidates should possess specific industry experience relevant to Norconsult Telematics' operations:

• Strong experience in large-scale telecom project environments.
• International experience in a developed telecom market is considered an advantage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic project environment, collaborating closely with internal teams, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure project success.