Project Control Manager

For over 40 years, IOTA Group has been supporting its clients in their international expansion, combining compliance, agility, and seamless local integration in over 150 countries.

We offer tailor-made solutions that enable our clients to operate internationally, whether through our Employer of Record services, our expertise in Technical Assistance, International Payroll Management, or our Recruitment solutions.

What sets IOTA apart is the strength of our global network, bringing together 165,000 professionals and a team dedicated to excellence.

Through our international subsidiaries, we combine global standards with in-depth local expertise, ensuring smooth and compliant operations wherever our clients expand.

At IOTA, trust is our foundation. We build lasting partnerships based on transparency, reliability, and compliance to support our clients' global success.

Role Purpose

• Ownership of the overall Cluster controls & governance
• Management of the cluster controls & governance team
• Creation of right level of visibility and transparency on cluster status
• Definition of governing structure of project operations
• Insurance of adherence to governance in the program

KPIs

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Cost performance index
• Control budget compliance
• Schedule performance index
• Opportunity & Risk management effectiveness

Typical Career Path

• 15+ years of experience as Program Control management lead in capex projects

Program Org Chart

• Ownership of cluster-program:

1. reporting (weekly, monthly, ad-hoc)
2. Schedule management (incl., at any level of the WBS: scheduling from level 0 to the lowest level, baseline monitoring, progress tracking, forecasting)
3. Cost control (incl., at any level of the CBS: budget monitoring, cost forecasting, cost estimating, accounting)
4. Risk management
5. Change management
6. Document control
7. Project coordination and governance

Key accountabilities:

• Ensure Quality and Smooth Operations of Cluster Controls & Governance:

1. Oversee control processes to ensure they are effective and compliant with established standards.
2. Implement governance mechanisms to support cluster operations.

• Own Cluster Program Reporting, Schedule Management, Cost Control, Risk Management, Change Management, Document Control, Project Coordination, and Governance:

1. Coordinate and produce regular reports on the cluster program's progress.
2. Manage schedules to ensure projects meet deadlines.
3. Monitor and control costs to stay within budget.
4. Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the program.
5. Manage changes within the program and ensure they are properly documented and communicated.
6. Maintain rigorous document control to ensure the integrity and traceability of information.
7. Coordinate activities among various project stakeholders.

• Resolve or Escalate Cluster Program Controls & Governance Related Topics to Cluster Director:

1. Address issues related to controls and governance at the cluster level.
2. Escalate critical issues to the cluster director when necessary for timely resolution.

Major tasks:

• Lead the Program Control & Governance:
• Provide strategic direction for program control and governance.
• Ensure best practices are followed in all aspects of program control.
• Manage the Program Control Team:
• Supervise and mentor the team responsible for program control.
• Ensure the continuous professional development of team members.
• Develop and Implement Project Control Procedures:
• Create standardized procedures for project control.
• Ensure these procedures are properly implemented and followed.
• Provide Dashboards and Reports:
• Create dashboards and reports to track project progress.
• Analyze deviations from baseline objectives and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure All Project Vendors/Contractors Perform in Line with Project Objectives, On Schedule, and On Budget:
• Ensure all vendors and contractors meet project objectives, deadlines, and budget constraints.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance.
• Anticipate, Identify, and Address Relevant Issues:
• Proactively identify potential issues and bring them to the attention of relevant stakeholders.
• Create conditions for the timely resolution of issues.

Typical Career Path

• 15+ years of experience as Program Control management lead in capex projects
• University degree in engineering or equivalent professional education
• Several years' experience in the project control & governance of large-scale projects
• Goal oriented, results driven, takes initiative, leadership, and attention to details
• Effective communicator, with ability to proactively deal with senior executives and stakeholders, persuading them to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural and technical environment
• Fluent English, French is a plus
• IT tools : Office365 Package

EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of contract: Full-time contract in France

Start date: March 1, 2026 preferred