Project Controls Director

## Project Controls Director Apply locations:
AE.Abu Dhabi.

Site Office time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-159545###
** Job Description
**** Purpose of Position
** The Project Controls Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, assurance, and oversight of all programme controls functions across major capital projects and programmes. The role leads the planning, scheduling, cost management, reporting, risk management, change control, information management, digital PMO systems, and programme performance functions to ensure successful delivery of programme objectives.

As a key member of the Programme Leadership Team, the Project Controls Director drives the implementation of AI-enabled project controls, digital PMO transformation, predictive analytics, integrated reporting platforms, Common Data Environments (CDE), and Programme Management Information Systems (PMIS) to deliver enhanced visibility, forecasting accuracy, governance, and executive decision support.

The role acts as the principal advisor to the Programme Director, client representatives, government stakeholders, and project teams on all matters relating to programme performance, controls, forecasting, risk, assurance, and governance.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Strategic Leadership and Governance
*** Provide strategic direction and leadership for all project controls disciplines including planning, cost control, reporting, risk management, change management, document control, information management, and performance assurance.
* Establish and maintain programme-wide project controls governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and assurance processes.
* Lead the development and implementation of project controls methodologies and best practices to optimize programme performance and successful delivery.
* Develop and implement Project Controls Manuals, Scheduling Manuals, Reporting Frameworks, Risk Management Frameworks, Enterprise Project Structures (EPS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), forms, templates, and control procedures.
* Ensure alignment of project controls activities with programme objectives, client requirements, corporate governance, and industry standards.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary project controls teams.
** Digital PMO Strategy and Transformation
*** Lead the Digital PMO strategy across the programme, integrating project controls, reporting, governance, and digital delivery platforms.
* Drive implementation and optimization of Programme Management Information Systems (PMIS).
* Establish and govern Common Data Environments (CDE) to improve collaboration, information management, auditability, and programme transparency.
* Lead implementation of workflow automation and digital approval processes to improve efficiency and governance.
* Promote digital transformation and continuous improvement across programme controls functions.
* Drive integration between PMIS, ERP systems, BIM platforms, risk management systems, and reporting tools.
* Support implementation of digital twin technologies and advanced programme intelligence platforms where applicable.
** AI-Enabled Project Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
*** Lead the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and predictive analytics technologies across programme controls functions.
* Develop predictive forecasting models for schedule performance, cost trends, productivity, risk exposure, and programme delivery outcomes.
* Establish AI-driven early warning systems to identify emerging issues before they impact programme performance.
* Implement programme intelligence capabilities that support proactive intervention and executive decision-making.
* Utilize predictive analytics, scenario planning, and trend analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
* Lead the evolution of reporting from historical performance tracking to predictive programme intelligence.
* Ensure AI-generated insights are governed, validated, and supported by appropriate assurance and data-quality controls.
** Planning and Scheduling Management
*** Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated master schedules across the programme.
* Establish baseline schedules and monitor progress against approved plans.
* Conduct schedule assurance reviews, critical path analysis, and schedule recovery planning.
* Identify and manage schedule risks and opportunities.
* Lead schedule performance reviews and recommend corrective actions.
* Support extension of time assessments, claims evaluations, and forensic schedule analyses when required.
* Ensure consistent application of scheduling standards throughout the programme.
** Programme Performance Reporting and Controls
*** Establish and manage programme-wide reporting frameworks and performance monitoring systems.
* Produce executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, programme health reports, and performance summaries.
* Develop detailed periodic progress reports for programme leadership,…