Control and Performance Management Expert

**Key Responsibilities:** * Develop and maintain a comprehensive performance management framework aligned with the program’s strategic and operational objectives. * Define, review and monitor key performance indicators for dam operations, maintenance, asset reliability, safety, quality and contractor performance. * Measure actual performance against approved KPIs, service\-level agreements, contractual requirements and agreed targets. * Analyze operational data, performance trends, recurring issues and deviations from planned results. * Prepare performance dashboards, scorecards and management reports highlighting achievements, risks, gaps and required decisions. * Recommend corrective and preventive actions to address performance deficiencies. * Maintain corrective\-action registers and monitor actions through to verified closure. * Develop performance\-control policies, procedures, reporting templates and data\-validation methods. * Review the quality, accuracy, completeness and consistency of performance information submitted by contractors and project teams. * Evaluate contractor and consultant performance against contractual obligations and service\-level requirements. * Support the development of performance incentives, service credits and other contractual performance mechanisms where applicable. * Coordinate performance reviews with operations, maintenance, engineering, planning, contracts, safety, quality and risk\-management teams. * Facilitate periodic performance\-review meetings and follow up on decisions and improvement actions. * Identify opportunities to automate performance monitoring and introduce relevant digital tools and technologies. * Benchmark program performance against recognized industry standards and international good practices. * Prepare clear daily, weekly, monthly, annual and technical reports as required. * Present performance findings, recommendations and areas requiring management intervention. * Coordinate with government stakeholders, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams. * Attend meetings and undertake site visits anywhere in Saudi Arabia when required. * Comply with Saudi laws, applicable codes, client procedures, quality requirements and occupational health and safety obligations. **Minimum Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline from a recognized university. * Minimum 16 years of professional experience in control, monitoring and performance management. * Demonstrated experience developing and managing operational and strategic KPIs. * Strong experience in performance analysis, management reporting, dashboards and corrective\-action monitoring. * Experience assessing performance against service\-level agreements, contractual requirements and operational targets. * Proficiency in analyzing complex operational data and converting findings into practical recommendations. * Strong report\-writing, presentation and stakeholder\-management skills. * Relevant experience must be supported by verifiable employment records, project references, reports or studies when requested. **Preferred Experience:** * Experience in dam operations and maintenance, water infrastructure, utilities or major asset\-management programs. * Previous experience working with government or public\-sector organizations in Saudi Arabia. * Experience monitoring the performance of engineering consultants and operations and maintenance contractors. * Knowledge of asset\-management, reliability, risk, quality and continuous\-improvement principles. * Familiarity with performance dashboards, business\-intelligence tools and computerized maintenance management systems. * Professional certification in performance management, project management, asset management or a related field is advantageous. * Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers is preferred where applicable.