Associate Practice Director

slihrms; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

slihrms in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Project Controls Leader to guide a global PPMS team. You will shape cost control, scheduling, and performance reporting for a portfolio of large-scale projects.

Lead a cross-functional team, mentor planners and cost controllers, implement best practices, and engage stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and profitability across programs.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 18–25 years of experience in project controls, with ≥8 in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, Primavera P6, Ecosys, MS Project, and Earned Value Management.
• Experience on large-scale capital projects, infrastructure, construction, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Project Controls team, aligning activities with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement project control processes, tools, and best practices.
• Oversee cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee scheduling, baseline creation, monitoring, and updates; analyze variances.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports to senior management.
• Mentor and develop planners, schedulers, cost controllers, and risk managers.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Scheduling

Earned Value

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Masters/Bachelor in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Ecosys

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Project & Programme management services (PPMS) team is an integral part of Global Project & Programme Management (GPMO) practice. PPMS team enables the Programme leadership, with a predictable and efficient project performance management & reporting, and business intelligence to ensure our portfolio of projects are being effectively and efficiently directed, managed, and delivered. The team supports our rapid response methodology, focusing on enhancing programme services capability through our hub office in the Global Technology Centre (GTC), India. This approach brings cost efficiencies and a significantly larger digital and programme management resource pool for the benefit of our clients. We leverage a combined onshore and offshore delivery model for extended workdays, accelerating programme delivery for our clients. Our aspiration is to be the global leader in Programme Management Services, building a future-ready team that is agile and adaptable to every client's needs.

Your role

Leadership and Strategy:

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Project Controls team, aligning project control activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Develop and implement project control processes, tools, and best practices to improve project delivery and performance.

Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to define project control strategies and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Review of our Key Account Management Plans for all key clients.

Cost Monitoring and Controls:

Develop and maintain project cost management systems, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.

Ensure accurate and timely cost control, cost estimating, and financial reporting for all projects.

Analyse cost variances and trends, and work with project managers to implement corrective measures.

Planning and Scheduling:

Oversee the development of project schedules, including planning, baseline creation, monitoring, and updating.

Ensure accurate scheduling practices are in place and that schedules are integrated with cost and resource plans.

Lead the analysis of schedule variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure project timelines are met.

Performance Reporting:

Oversee the preparation and presentation of regular project performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

Ensure effective communication of project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.

Team Development and Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project controls team, including planners, schedulers, cost controllers, and risk managers.

Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.

Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and manage team resources effectively.

Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.

Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.

Develop mentor and support your teams on project / technical delivery.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project controls processes and systems.

Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in project delivery.

Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices, and ensure the organization is leveraging leading-edge project controls methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project control practices are fully integrated into project planning and execution.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.

About you

Masters/bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 18 - 25 years of experience in project controls, with at least 8 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Ecosys, MS Project, Earned Value Management).

Proven experience in large-scale capital projects, infrastructure, construction, or engin