Project Control Manager

Norconsult Telematics Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics Limited is seeking a senior Project Controls professional based on-site in Damascus Governorate, Syria, to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting across multi-region telecom projects. You will drive governance, standardize processes, and enhance data integrity across ERP platforms and client portals.

The role requires 15+ years in project controls or telecom delivery, plus senior management experience, with strong leadership and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or telecom infrastructure delivery.
• At least 5 years in a senior or managerial role overseeing large-scale telecom or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in large-scale telecom project environments.
• Expertise in project control methodologies, cost management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, ERP systems, and data analytics.
• International experience in a developed telecom market is an advantage.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP, PRINCE2 are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

ERP Systems

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

This position is on-site based in Damascus Governorate, Syria.

Position Objective:

• Ensure effective planning, monitoring, and control of all project activities to achieve delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Establish a centralized project controls framework covering 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, KPIs, and analytics.
• Drive operational excellence by improving processes, automating reporting, and ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Proactively identify risks, variances, and performance gaps and lead corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory bodies, and internal governance standards.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project controls, project management, or telecom infrastructure delivery.
• At least 5 years in a senior or managerial role overseeing large‑scale telecom or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in large-scale telecom project environments.
• Expertise in project control methodologies, cost management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, ERP systems, and data analytics.
• International experience in a developed telecom market is an advantage.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI‑SP, PMI‑RMP, PRINCE2 are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.