Reporting Manager

Role Overview

Reporting Manager at KBR, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Reporting Manager is responsible for all aspects of reporting for the Development.

Company Overview

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide PMO services, enterprise-level governance, assurance, integration and performance oversight across all projects and programs.

Role Purpose

To coordinate reporting across all projects and programs within the development, ensuring accurate compilation of analytical data, validation of progress against approved schedules, and delivery of comprehensive executive reports that support informed decision-making at project, district, programme and portfolio levels.

Key Responsibilities

Data Compilation & Reporting

• Coordinate with PMCs to compile analytical data for reporting of Development performance in terms of planning and commercial success for production of executive reports.
• Apply project management information systems (PMIS) for efficient compiling and interpretation of analytical data.
• Validate the accuracy and relevance of data received from PMCs.
• Produce comprehensive monthly updated IMS packs reflecting the approved monthly progress cut-off date and reporting calendar.

Technical Reporting & Documentation

• Coordinate with commercial and planning personnel for the preparation of technical reports.
• Assist with the production of IMS Baseline Package documents, including programme narrative, basis of schedule, weightage distribution, cost loading breakdown, resource loading and resource levelling, codes, key interfaces and logistic constraints, assumptions and exclusions.
• Produce reports for update of the IMS including the Baseline BoD completion dates tracker, cash flow calculation and guidelines, resource calculation and guidelines, baseline Change Control Tracker, baseline records and version history, IMS Interface Tracker, programme level key issues, delay analysis, schedule alerts, and mitigation measures tracker.
• Report upon the IMS schedule from initiation to closeout, including any related activities for design approvals, statutory approvals, infrastructure-related works, procurement activities, tenant fit-out and exhibitions duration.
• Report upon the percent complete at the district, programme and portfolio levels based on the agreed weightage system.
• Report upon the overall portfolio level integrated Development Master Schedule (DMS) that combines and aligns inputs, activities, and milestones from multiple stakeholders.
• Report upon DMS activities including Development Briefs and Feasibility Business Plan approvals, land acquisition and release dates, marketing activities and launch events, tenant fit-outs and exhibitions activities, sales strategies and events, budgeting, and cost information.

Schedule & Progress Analysis

• Verify the entire programme scope and sitewide packages are included within the IMS with communication upstream and downstream.
• Report upon inter-project interfaces, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Review PMC progress updates for accuracy, consistency, and substantiation.
• Validate reported progress against approved schedules and supporting evidence.
• Identify delays, risks, and emerging issues impacting schedule performance.
• Support proactive forecast and recovery schedule management by reviewing and validating PMC forecasts and projected completion dates.
• Assess the credibility of mitigation and recovery plans for delayed projects.
• Report upon recovery schedules and acceleration options.
• Evaluate and escalate schedule risks and opportunities in coordination with risk management functions.

Planning & Governance

• Assist with the development of weightage system that supports progress measurement rollup for project, district, and programme level reporting to maintain an updated P6/EPS change log.
• Support scenario analysis, sequencing options, and strategic planning inputs.
• Support internal and external audits related to schedule and commercial management.

Digital Transformation & Tools

• Support enhancements to reporting tools consistent with digital transformation objectives.

Stakeholder Management & Development

• Participate in monthly Programme Review meetings.
• Support long-term programme maturity by capturing lessons learned and best practices in planning and scheduling, and supporting training, guidance, and mentoring for PMCs and internal teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 12 years total post-graduation experience
• PMI-PMP, GRI Professional, or equivalent certification
• Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software
• Experience in international contracting mechanisms, including FIDIC
• Strong knowledge of planning, resource and cost loading, and risk management techniques

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluent in English language both written and spoken
• Leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong client focus
• Planning and organising skills
• Accepts responsibility
• HSE Awareness