Program Controls Specialist II - Saudi National Only

Role Overview

Program Controls Specialist II at Honeywell Technologies. Saudi National only. This role supports and manages project control activities across assigned projects, with focus on cost control, schedule monitoring, forecasting, reporting, risk identification, and variance analysis.

Role Purpose

Deliver accurate project performance tracking, timely reporting, and enable effective decision-making by working closely with project managers, finance, planning, procurement, and delivery teams. The position requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with project controls tools, and the ability to maintain alignment between project execution, financial performance, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project cost forecasts, budgets, schedules, and performance reports.
• Support cash flow forecasting and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Analyze cost and schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.

Schedule & Baseline Management

• Support the preparation and maintenance of project baselines, schedules, cost plans, and progress measurement systems.
• Track project performance against approved baselines, including cost, schedule, progress, risks, and key variances.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare periodic project status reports and dashboards for management review.
• Prepare and deliver reports using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Primavera P6, SAP, and other project controls tools.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks, delays, and cost impacts, and support mitigation planning.
• Support change control processes, including assessment of cost and schedule impacts.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain accurate project records and documentation for audit and governance purposes.
• Ensure project control activities comply with internal policies, client requirements, and organizational standards.
• Promote project controls best practices across assigned projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; Finance, Construction Management, or related disciplines may also be considered.
• 5–6 years of experience in project controls, cost control, planning, scheduling, or project performance management.
• Strong knowledge of cost forecasting, schedule forecasting, variance analysis, and project reporting.
• Good understanding of finance and accounting principles related to project management.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, technology, or data center projects (preferred).
• Experience in multinational or regional project environments (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or similar dashboard and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management, S-curves, cost-loaded schedules, and project performance KPIs (preferred).

Additional Information

• PMP, PMI-SP, RMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Honeywell offers a culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation.
• Market-specific training and ongoing personal development provided.
• Equal opportunity employer; reasonable accommodation provided for individuals with disabilities in the application, interview, and employment process.