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As Scope Controller, you will be embedded in the project controls team, working closely with the Project Manager and across engineering, procurement, work packages, contractors, cost and schedule controls.\nYour purpose will be to safeguard a controlled scope baseline, enable disciplined change control and help prevent undocumented scope creep between design freeze and handover.\nThis opening follows the Recruiter Guide's direction to describe the role's impact, purpose, team context and level of responsibility in a short candidate-focused introduction.\nThe role & your impact\nAs Scope Controller, you will take ownership of the project's scope baseline and Work Breakdown Structure from G3, maintaining clarity and traceability as the project progresses. You will play a central role in change control and interface management, helping the project understand and manage the cost and schedule implications of scope changes.\nYour key responsibilities in this role\nOwn the scope baseline and Work Breakdown Structure from G3 and keep them current.\nRun the Change Control Board process, logging, assessing, routing and tracking changes through to decision.\nAct as a gatekeeper at design freeze, ensuring undocumented scope does not enter execution.\nLead scope interface management across disciplines, work packages and contractors.\nMaintain the trend and variation register, including cost and schedule impacts.\nMaintain scope document control, including revisions, approvals and traceability to contracts.\nReport scope status, open changes and exposure to scope creep to the Project Manager and steering group.\nWhat you’ll need to be successful in this role\nA degree in engineering, construction management or a similar relevant discipline.\nAt least 5 years of experience in project controls or package management on large capital projects.\nStrong knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures, change control and contract scope interpretation.\nA precise and persistent approach, with the ability to maintain disciplined scope control at critical project gates.\nAdditional skills & interests we value\nExperience from greenfield projects or plant construction would be an advantage.\nWays of working:\nJob Location - Novonesis Plant, Patalganga MIDC (Near Panvel, Navi Mumbai)\nTransport - Available from Kharghar Station and Panvel Station.\nWork: - 5 days from office\nApplication deadline: - 13th November 2026\nOur purpose guides the way\nIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.\nOpportunities for everyone\nWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.\nWe make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.\nExplore other openings\nIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. 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