Senior Project Control Manager

Position Objectives

Ensure effective project governance and control across all project phases by managing risks, changes, quality, and processes. Drive compliance, enhance visibility, and support decision-making to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with defined standards.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the project risk register with clear ownership and timelines
• Assess risks based on probability and impact and define mitigation plans
• Track risks and escalate critical or overdue items to management
• Manage issue logs and ensure linkage with risks and changes
• Support governance forums including Steering Committees and Change Boards
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and audit requirements
• Maintain a centralized change control register for all project changes
• Assess impact of changes on schedule, cost, and stakeholders
• Coordinate approvals and ensure proper documentation of all change requests
• Track and report status of approved and pending changes
• Ensure adherence to defined processes, SLAs, and governance standards
• Review project documentation including reports, trackers, and MoMs
• Conduct quality checks and identify gaps with recommended improvements
• Monitor RAID logs, action trackers, and ensure timely follow-up
• Define and implement project control frameworks and SOPs
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices
• Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer across teams
• Maintain centralized documentation and process repositories

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in Project Controls, PMO, or Governance roles
• Experience in telecom or large-scale infrastructure/digital transformation projects
• Hands-on experience in risk management, change control, and governance reporting
• Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 preferred
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk, and change management
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills