Lead Project Controls (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent is searching for a highly skilled Lead Project Controls professional to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing project controls functions, including planning, cost management, and scheduling for various projects in the Oil & Energy sector. As a Lead Project Controls specialist, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards.

Assurance Services

• Collaborate with the 1st line business teams, primarily focusing on the Projects sector, to provide assurance over critical internal controls, with main emphasis on the enterprise project controls.
• Apply data visualization tools to enhance control testing and summarizing results for remediation planning.
• Drive execution of a roadmap for client to achieve compliance with all relevant internal control standards, as per the guidelines in the Internal Controls Manual (ICM).
• Perform risk assessment and scoping exercise to identify key project related risk areas in order to focus assurance efforts on.
• Upon management’s request, lead and conduct comprehensive reviews of project management processes to identify controls deficiencies, opportunity for optimization and controls automation.

Advisory Services

• Work closely with process and control owners to assist in the design and implementation of project controls for existing and new projects.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure that controls are effectively integrated into project management procedures.

• Develop and implement project controls strategies, processes, and tools.
• Lead the project controls team to manage project budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting of project costs and timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to improve project performance.
• Identify potential issues and propose corrective actions to ensure project success.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.