Project Control Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enforce the "Stage-Gate" governance process for all industrialization and continuous improvement projects, ensuring validated business cases and technical readiness.
• Manage the project intake process, including scoring and prioritizing initiatives to ensure high-value projects receive necessary funding and SME resources.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure project adherence to established timelines, budgets, and corporate quality standards.
• Develop and maintain real-time digital dashboards (Control Towers) for an integrated view of portfolio health and efficiency gaps across all plants.
• Directly lead the Engineering Control & Reporting team at each plant to ensure accuracy of project data, cost tracking, and progress updates.
• Establish metrics and post-mortem protocols to validate whether completed projects achieved intended industrial performance and ROI.
• Define and deploy a common project management methodology (, Lean, Agile, or WCM) for consistent use by Project Managers and SME communities.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of PMO software and digital tools (, PMIS) to optimize administrative workflows.
• Maintain a repository of templates, risk registers, and reporting formats to ensure a common language across the OEx division.
• Coordinate with the Director of Process Experts and Director of Maintenance Experts to allocate technical SMEs across projects.
• Manage organizational memory by archiving post-project reviews and "Lessons Learned" for continuous improvement in project execution.
• Directly manage and develop PMO staff (analysts and plant controllers) and provide coaching to project managers.
• Experience and Qualifications
• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in project control or project management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement project governance processes.
• Experience in leading and developing project control teams.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and PMO software.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, operating within a dynamic industrial environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Application Process

• Further details regarding the application process and salary will be disclosed to qualified candidates.