Overview
Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Responsibilities
* Manages and/or leads the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and project controls to support commissions. Leads and guides team members within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned Hub as required.
* You will also manage PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions and create designs for PMO and project controls framework/strategy.
* Manages, directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and project controls matters on assigned commissions.
* Partners with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.
* Provides expert advice to the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, with focus on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, to achieve key objectives and escalation of performance and management issues.
* Facilitates and drives periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
* Accountable for developing and managing Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
* Contributes to the development of quantitative analysis (cost and time).
* Works with the PMO Director and/or Project Manager to recognise actions, opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.
* Coordinates activities/operations to ensure they are in line with Mace Control Centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
* Provides line management to a team of PMO and project controls members to deliver on assigned commissions and mentors their development.
* Supports the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
* Works collaboratively towards the net zero carbon transition and manages associated carbon emissions and reductions during delivery.
Integrity
* Manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
* Support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long term development of strategy for a function or business unit and a sustainable future.
* Commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients, and the planet, and hold others to account for upholding Mace values.
Create opportunity
* Mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
* Actively network, innovate, and seek best practice, utilizing the depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
* Support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
You’ll need to have
* Experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on complex construction projects.
* Experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services/audit and assurance frameworks/strategies.
* Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS Office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
* Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
* Good understanding of construction projects, dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy.
* Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
* Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
* Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
* Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
* Manages, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to deep dive into topics.
* Mace behaviours (Curious, Collaborators, Contributors, Champions) – leads by example.
* Exhibits commercial acumen and assists with business development and bids/winning work as required.
* Effective communication and engagement skills and ability to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
* Effective networking skills and ability to contribute to high performing teams.
* Can lead and influence others and manage challenging behaviours while securing positive outcomes.
* Resilient/robust in challenging situations, clients, and personalities; flexible, pragmatic and adaptable.
* Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of PMO and project controls services within construction and/or management consultancy.
* APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) Foundation and Practitioner.
* Progress towards Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. APM).
You’ll also have
* Practical knowledge of data analytics, Power BI and other reporting tools.
* Basic knowledge of risk tools and software (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
* Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
* Creating and delivering persuasive presentations to diverse audiences in our industry.
* Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
* Progress towards management of successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation.
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
* Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise and strong commercial and financial acumen.
* Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams and relationships with key senior stakeholders.
* Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape project outlooks.
Note: This role will be based in our client’s office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not fulfil all criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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