Aviation PMO Leader — Head of Project Controls

Egis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Project Controls for a national aviation PMO. The role involves overseeing a team responsible for cost, schedule, reporting, and risk management across a multi-billion SAR portfolio. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project control functions and strong leadership skills. Opportunities include high visibility and the chance to impact national infrastructure directly.

Benefits

Strategic leadership role

Direct impact on national-level infrastructure delivery

Collaborative PMO environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Project Controls on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in leading large project controls teams.
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, estimating, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function within a national aviation PMO.
• Manage a team of 16 Project Controls specialists.
• Oversee cost, schedule, reporting, risk, and change control.

Skills

Project Controls leadership

Cost management

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Project Management Information System

Job description

A global engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Project Controls for a national aviation PMO. The role involves overseeing a team responsible for cost, schedule, reporting, and risk management across a multi-billion SAR portfolio. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project control functions and strong leadership skills. Opportunities include high visibility and the chance to impact national infrastructure directly.