Senior PMO & Project Controls Lead — Saudi

Mace Consult; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an ambitious Planning Manager to lead PMO and project controls across a major Saudi Arabia programme. You will guide the PMO, planning, and project controls functions, ensuring governance and reporting meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor the PMO team, build strong client relationships, and provide expert cost, schedule, change and risk advice. Visa and local regulations apply for candidates joining from abroad.

Qualifications

• PMO delivery across commissions in construction/consultancy.
• A foundation and practitioner certifications in APM planning and project controls.
• Progressing toward Chartered status in a relevant institution (e.g., APM).

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation and delivery of PMO and project controls services.
• Manages performance and integration of PMO, planning, and project controls functions.
• Designs and implements PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies.
• Directs clients, consultants, and project teams on related matters.
• Builds strong client relationships and ensures expectations are met.
• Provides expert advice on cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting processes.
• Facilitates governance, performance meetings, and structured reporting.
• Develops and manages baselines and monitors delivery performance and change.
• Contributes to quantitative cost and time analysis.
• Collaborates with PMO directors and project managers to identify actions and mitigate risks.
• Ensures compliance with Mace Control Centre, client requirements, and regulations.
• Mentors and manages PMO and project controls team members, supporting recruitment and development.

Skills

PMO planning

Project controls

Client management

Governance reporting

Mentoring

Education

APM PPC Foundation

APM PPC Practitioner

Chartered status progression

Job description

Mace is seeking an ambitious Planning Manager to lead PMO and project controls across a major Saudi Arabia programme. You will guide the PMO, planning, and project controls functions, ensuring governance and reporting meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor the PMO team, build strong client relationships, and provide expert cost, schedule, change and risk advice. Visa and local regulations apply for candidates joining from abroad.