Project Control Lead​/Director

Position: Project Control Lead / Director
Lead Project Controls on Major Pharmaceutical Investments  Our client is delivering significant pharmaceutical capital projects across Italy and is seeking an experienced  Project Controls Lead / Director  to establish, lead and continuously improve an integrated Project Controls function.
This is a highly visible leadership role where you will work closely with project leaders, contractors and stakeholders to provide the governance, reporting and performance insight required to successfully deliver complex programmes.
You will be responsible for integrating cost, schedule, risk and change management processes while providing the analysis and forecasting that supports informed project decision-making.

Key Responsibilities   Lead and coordinate the integrated Project Controls function across major pharmaceutical projects
Establish governance frameworks, procedures, standards and reporting requirements
Integrate cost, planning, risk and change management processes into a single controls framework
Develop KPI reporting, project performance dashboards and forecasting processes
Monitor project performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities
Coordinate project controls activities across contractors, consultants and stakeholders
Support project leadership with performance analysis and strategic recommendations
Drive continuous improvement across project controls systems and reporting
About You   Extensive Project Controls experience including leadership responsibility
Significant experience on pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, oil & gas or highly regulated manufacturing projects.
Strong expertise in cost control, planning, scheduling, risk management and change control
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing project controls teams
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Fluent Italian and English
Why Apply?
Join a major pharmaceutical capital investment programme
Lead project controls strategy across high-value projects
Work with international stakeholders and industry experts
Hybrid working flexibility may be available
Competitive rates of pay