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Vijayakumar Ramakrishnan

Riyadh

Summary

Performance-driven Project Controls and Reporting Manager with 19 years of experience leading program controls, reporting systems, and portfolio governance across large-scale infrastructure and urban development programs in India, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Proven ability to align program execution with strategic goals through robust performance management frameworks, executive dashboards, and risk-informed decision-making. Expert in integrating cost, schedule, risk, and quality data into unified reporting systems using Power BI, Primavera, Prism, and Smartsheet. PMP certified with strong leadership in transformation initiatives, data standardization, and executive-level reporting.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Controls & Reporting Manager

Qiddiya City (Parsons)
01.2023 - Current
  • Leading portfolio-level controls and reporting across the program, aligning performance with business strategy.
  • Established Cost Control Processes & data integration between SAP & PRISM.
  • Leading transformation of cost data from PRISM to Unifier
  • Established integrated reporting dashboards using Power BI with inputs from Primavera, Prism, ARM, and ACONEX.
  • Coordinated across departments to automate reporting systems and eliminate manual data processes.
  • Facilitated executive-level governance by delivering KPI-driven portfolio summaries and strategic insights.
  • Championed consistency across project controls plans for D&B, DBB, and DBOM delivery models.
  • Oversaw risk and performance alignment with citywide business plans, including development of Level 01 to Level 04 dashboards.
  • Conducted audit reviews, hosted executive reporting reviews, and trained project teams in reporting frameworks.
  • Coordinating forecasting from Feasibility to Project Costs

Project Controls Manager

Doha Metro Redline South - QDVC
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Directed planning, schedule risk analysis, and performance reporting for $bn-scale underground metro project.
  • Created project-wide dashboards and KPI systems, including earned value metrics and 3D progress visuals.
  • Developed interface coordination programs and conducted delay and risk analysis across multiple contractors.
  • Presented monthly reports to senior management and clients, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Led implementation of weighted progress measurement and variance analysis for financial and schedule health.
  • Supported preparation of Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and arbitration documentation.
  • Integrated reporting from Risk, Quality, Safety, and Environment into a single project performance framework.

Lead Project Controls / Project Controls Manager

Eastern Trading & Cont. Est.
04.2010 - 10.2014
  • Oversaw master planning, stakeholder reporting, and risk tracking on critical infrastructure and refinery projects.
  • Developed cost and progress tracking systems aligned to contract milestones and risk thresholds.
  • Prepared and maintained reporting tools and dashboards used by client and internal leadership.
  • Produced progress reports and budget updates.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
  • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Planning & Reporting Engineer (Various Projects)

Gherzi Eastern Limited
06.2007 - 03.2010
  • Supported planning, quantity surveying, and scheduling activities across residential, commercial, and SEZ developments.
  • Delivered daily, weekly, and monthly reporting; assisted with budget tracking and resource forecasting.
  • Engaged with cross-functional teams and local authorities to maintain schedule adherence and site readiness.

Planning Engineer / QS

Various Employers
05.2005 - 05.2007
  • Prepare Daily Progress Reports for Onsite works
  • Attend meetings (scribe) and circulate MOM to all parties
  • Coordinate with Government officials for work front, geopolitical cooperations

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Construction Project Management

Heriot Watt University
Online
06.2025

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

Skills

  • Program & Portfolio Governance
  • Strategic Performance Management
  • Executive Dashboards & KPIs
  • Risk Management
  • QSRA
  • Schedule & Cost Integration
  • Reporting Automation
  • Data Transformation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Board Reporting
  • PMO Frameworks
  • Governance Alignment
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • KPI Dashboards
  • Earned Value Management

Tools And Technical Skills

  • Power BI
  • Smartsheet
  • MS Project
  • Primavera P6
  • PRISM
  • OPRA (Risk Analysis)
  • TILOS
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • SharePoint Lists

Timeline

Sr. Controls & Reporting Manager

Qiddiya City (Parsons)
01.2023 - Current

Project Controls Manager

Doha Metro Redline South - QDVC
01.2014 - 01.2022

Lead Project Controls / Project Controls Manager

Eastern Trading & Cont. Est.
04.2010 - 10.2014

Planning & Reporting Engineer (Various Projects)

Gherzi Eastern Limited
06.2007 - 03.2010

Planning Engineer / QS

Various Employers
05.2005 - 05.2007

Master of Science (MSc) - Construction Project Management

Heriot Watt University

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering

Anna University

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

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