Director - Programme Controls

The Director, Programme Controls will be responsible for the programme controls function including Reporting, Scheduling, Change Control and IT Management and Document Control.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

Strategic Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, analyses and key communications as required
• Develop and lead the process for the aggregation of data at programme level
• Develop and lead reporting consistency across programme
• Lead the management of producing performance data to support successful delivery
• Lead the management of Baseline integrity, through robust change management
• Lead the execution of the programme controls, delivering outcomes in line with expectations of programme deliverables, KPIs, operating targets
• Lead the review of the programme Controls team plans and performance in order to ensure alignment with overall programme plan and ensure programme delivery remains on target
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external, prepare reports, performance analyses and presentations as required
• Take ownership of specific Performance Management KPIs relevant to the role and ensure systems and processes are in place to monitor performance against them and as necessary implement remedial actions to maintain/exceed KPI targets
• As part of the senior team, contribute to the on-going development of the organisation and the creation of opportunities for efficiency/value enhancement in particular associated with the delivery of solutions within a multi-project environment.
• Co-ordinate systems for capture, analysis, performance management and reporting.
• Liaise with stakeholders to develop processes and procedures for capture, reporting and performance management

People Responsibilities

• Set objectives and evaluate performance of individual direct reports and actively manage key personnel issues
• Ensure that all staff acquire the required skills and knowledge through appropriate learning and development programs
• Embed culture and vision Expo City Dubai by role-modelling organizational behaviours through performance management, feedback and coaching

15+ years relevant professional experience as well as:

• BS degree in a project management, business, or management related discipline or equivalent experience.
  Discipline specific professional registration preferred (PMP, PMI, ICE, RICS).
• Qualified professional capable of providing planning, leadership, direction, and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multi-discipline projects
• In-depth knowledge of project controls as applied in major construction environments, preferably in the programme management (PgM) capacity.
• BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent. Chartered Status/Professional License required. Project management qualification (APMP etc.) and extensive experience in facilitating project performance management processes, including and based around earned value management methods.
• Expertise in the leadership and influence of high performing professional teams
• Must have extensive expertise in the analysis of performance data and its conversion into high quality management information for dissemination across a broad range of stakeholders.