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Manager to Sr. Manager | Project Planning & Controls | Gurugram & Noida

Gurgaon, Haryana, Haryāna, India | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview


This position may be offered as either a contract-to-hire or a regular full-time role, depending on your overall experience and the technical competencies demonstrated during the interview process.

Kindly proceed with your application only if you meet the job requirements.

Please do not apply if you have attended any interview with us in the past 6 months. To improve your chances of getting shortlisted, apply only for the single most suitable job that aligns with your skills and experience.

The Project & Programme Services (PPS) team is a key part of the Global Project & Programme Management Office (GPMO), delivering project controls, planning, reporting, performance management, and business intelligence services across global programs and portfolios. Operating through AtkinsRéalis' Global Technology Centre (GTC), the team supports projects worldwide through a scalable, digitally enabled, and high-performing delivery model.

We are seeking an experienced Manager / Sr. Manager - Project Planning & Controls to lead planning, scheduling, cost management, performance reporting, and project controls functions across complex, high-value infrastructure and capital projects across Process, Manufacturing & Production, Energy, Pharma, Infrastructure, Transportation (Rail, Highways, and Aviation) sectors.

This role combines technical expertise with people leadership and client engagement responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project controls teams, drive best practices, provide strategic guidance to project stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery through robust planning and governance frameworks

Your role

Planning, Scheduling & Programme Controls

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools.
  • Establish project baselines, WBS structures, milestones, resource plans, and critical path methodologies.
  • Drive schedule performance management through regular updates, health checks, and compliance reviews.
  • Perform schedule risk assessments, delay analysis, impact assessments, and recovery planning.
  • Conduct Critical Path Analysis (CPA), Earned Value Analysis (EVA), and quantitative risk assessments including Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Manage change control processes and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB).
  • Support extension of time (EOT) submissions, claims analysis, and forensic schedule reviews where required.
  • Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, resources, and risk management processes.

Cost Management & Project Controls

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and financial performance management activities.
  • Establish and manage Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with project delivery frameworks.
  • Monitor project expenditures, commitments, accruals, cash flows, contingencies, and cost forecasts.
  • Analyze cost and schedule variances and recommend corrective actions to improve project performance.
  • Develop cost-loaded schedules and integrated project controls reporting frameworks.
  • Support commercial teams with early warnings, change orders, claims, and contract administration activities.
  • Drive standardization and automation of project controls and cost management processes.

Performance Reporting & Data Analytics

  • Oversee production of weekly, monthly, and executive performance reports.
  • Develop and present project dashboards covering schedule, cost, risk, progress, and quality KPIs.
  • Lead preparation of Schedule Narratives, Milestone Reports, Variance Analysis, Trend Reports, EVM Dashboards, and Program Review Reports.
  • Utilize Power BI and analytics tools to provide data-driven insights and support decision-making.
  • Translate complex project data into meaningful recommendations for project teams and clients.
  • Promote digital transformation and reporting automation initiatives within the project controls function.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners, schedulers, cost engineers, and project controls professionals.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for planning and project controls across the organization.
  • Drive capability development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Establish quality standards and ensure consistency across all project controls deliverables.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and client service.
  • Support succession planning and development of future project controls leaders.

Stakeholder & Client Management

  • Serve as the primary interface for project planning and controls matters with clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Build trusted relationships with project managers, engineering leads, contractors, commercial teams, and clients.
  • Facilitate governance reviews, steering committee meetings, and project performance discussions.
  • Provide strategic advice on planning, controls, risk, and performance management.
  • Ensure stakeholder alignment on project objectives, priorities, risks, and delivery outcomes.

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166171

Salary range

-

About you

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • 12-20 years of experience in Planning and Project Controls within infrastructure, transportation, engineering, construction, or major capital projects.
  • Demonstrated experience leading project controls functions on large, complex programmes.
  • Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and project scheduling methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and change control.
  • Proven ability to manage clients, stakeholders, and geographically dispersed teams.

Technical Expertise

  • Expert knowledge of planning, scheduling, and project controls best practices.
  • Strong experience in baseline development, progress measurement, CL31/CL32/CL62 schedule assessments, and schedule health checks.
  • Expert understanding of CPM scheduling techniques and Earned Value Management.
  • Experience with cost management platforms such as EcoSys.
  • Knowledge of NEC3, NEC4, and FIDIC contracts and their impact on project controls, claims, and scheduling.
  • Experience supporting transportation (rail, highways, aviation), infrastructure, utilities, engineering, or major capital projects.
  • Familiarity with UK, Middle East, and North American project delivery environments is advantageous.

Digital & Analytics Capability

  • Advanced Power BI dashboard development and data visualization expertise.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, including KPI development, trend analysis, and performance forecasting.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, automation tools, and digital reporting solutions.
  • Experience with Python, VBA, ETL processes, or business intelligence platforms is desirable.
  • Strong proficiency across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Preferred Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP),PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
  • AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP),Primavera P6 Professional Certification
  • RICS, MRICS, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional credentials
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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