Job Description Summary

The Plant Project Planning & Controls Manager is responsible for leading plant-related projects and planning activities to ensure effective execution, schedule control, budget management, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. This role supports plant operations by developing project plans, monitoring performance, improving workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position works closely with engineering, operations, procurement, supply chain, vendors, and customers in a multicultural project environment. The Project Manager will need to be self-motivated and very well organized, always ready with his in-time status reports, always ready to mitigate risks and take advantages of opportunities, during the project life cycle from sales to warranty end.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
Coordinate internal teams, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
Track project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet objectives
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost
Support the execution of international projects in multicultural environments
Organize and manage communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle
Approving project-related purchase orders in accordance with the current Delegation of Authority

Planning and Controls

Develop and manage planning strategies that support business and plant operational objectives
Create and maintain project, workforce, production, or supply plans as required
Ensure alignment between short-term schedules and long-term strategic plans for the plant.
Monitor risks, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and resource constraints that may affect project & plant or operational performance
Provide regular progress updates, performance reports, and recommendations to management

Reporting and Systems

Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, databases, and tracking tools
Build and manage databases using any tool.
Create advanced Excel models, formulas, pivot tables, charts, and automated reports
Use Smartsheet to manage workflows, project tracking, and reporting
Analyze trends, identify issues, and provide actionable recommendations based on data

Workflow and Continuous Improvement

Manage and monitor workflow processes across teams or departments
Coordinate task assignments, priorities, and resource allocation
Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies and implement improvements
Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other process improvement activities
Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide overall management of assigned projects
Build and lead the project team in coordination with functional leaders
Support performance feedback and development discussions for team members
Ensure delegation of authority is aligned with current company policies and procedures

Health and Safety

Contribute to EHS plan, operation department development & unit continuous improvements
Lead EHS/safety actions and performance by being fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required.
Follow GE compliance Policies (The Spirit and The Letter) and promote open reporting

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, planning, or plant operations in a similar industry
Experience managing international projects in multicultural environments
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet
Experience planning, developing reports, dashboards, and tracking tools
The legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restriction
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Desired Characteristics

Fluent in Arabic
Technical knowledge of protection, substation automation, and communication technologies
Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting/database tools
PMP certification is a plus
Smartsheet administration and reporting
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Good organizational and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
Team-oriented with the ability to work across functions
Continuous improvement and Lean mindset

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes