Program Controls Director Aviation Programs

Parsons

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Function: Project-Program Management

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated program controls processes covering schedule, cost, change, and risk management
• Build and maintain a master program schedule capturing all work packages and interdependencies
• Review, validate, and approve contractors baseline schedules to ensure contract and technical compliance
• Assess resource loading and schedule feasibility to support timely project completion
• Conduct What-If scenario analysis to assess impacts of changes and propose corrective strategies
• Perform earned value analysis (EVA), track KPIs, and prepare regular program performance dashboards
• Identify risks and conflicts early and update the program risk register with mitigation actions
• Lead trend analysis, forecasting, and program-wide controls studies to support decision-making
• Review EoT, disruption, and delay claims using accepted delay analysis methodologies
• Issue schedule-related notices, evaluate contractor performance, and advise on schedule recovery options
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve planning and controls issues
• Lead program controls meetings, workshops, and governance sessions
• Provide training, direction, and leadership to project controls teams across the program
• Prepare and maintain concise meeting minutes, reports, and execution actions
• Ensure full compliance with program governance, contractual requirements, and safety guidelines
• Develop standardized reporting, performance measurement baselines, and progress dashboards
• Support PMIS deployment and ensure effective use of digital tools across teams
• Provide expert input on construction sequencing, phasing, interface management, and value engineering
• Participate in lessons-learned activities to drive continuous improvement