Project Controls Excellence Manager (m/w/d)

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• Document standard procedures, templates, and work instructions.

Process Implementation & Integration

• Implement standardized planning, scheduling, cost, and risk processes across regional projects.

• Ensure integration and alignment between cost, schedule, and risk workflows.

• Provide operational support to project teams during process deployment.

Efficiency, Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and deliver efficiency gains through automation, digital workflows, and lean practices.

• Maintain performance metrics (KPIs) and track process effectiveness.

• Recommend improvement actions based on performance trends.

Digitalization & Tools Optimization

• Develop automated dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Power Automate, and Excel.

• Ensure data quality and consistency across P6, SAP/ERP, cost systems, and reporting tools.

• Maintain and enhance template libraries for planning, cost, and risk.

Operational Support to Project Teams

• Support baseline development, monthly schedule updates, cost updates, and risk review cycles.

• Validate data accuracy across cost, schedule, and risk tools.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial, finance, and other departments to ensure synchronized project controls data and reporting.

• Contribute to clear communication and unified reporting across functions.

Training & Knowledge Building

• Develop training materials and guides for project controls tools and processes.

• Deliver targeted training and support capability development across the region.

Reporting & Performance Support

• Support preparation of departmental project controls reports, summaries, dashboards, and performance insights.

• Ensure data consistency, completeness, and clarity in all reporting outputs.

Support to Departmental Strategic Plan

• Contribute to the execution of project controls strategic initiatives.

• Translate improvement plans into practical actions and measurable results.

• Provide structured feedback to support departmental decision-making.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Information Technology (Master's is an advantage).

• 8-12+ years of hands-on project controls experience (planning, scheduling, cost control, risk).

• Professional certification preferred (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, CCP, PMO).

• Strong capability in root-cause analysis to identify true underlying problems.

• High proficiency in data and information analytics, including Power BI, Excel, and digital workflows.

• Expertise in Primavera P6, cost-schedule integration, and cross-functional data alignment.

• Proven ability to implement, optimize, and standardize project controls processes and templates.

• Experience with automation, digitalization, and AI-driven improvements to increase efficiency and decision-making quality.

• Strong understanding of modern project controls technology, including AI-assisted schedule/cost analytics, workflow automation, and integrated reporting systems.

• Fluency in English required; German language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No