PMO Director

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.

The project:
We are looking for ambitious and dynamic project managers and program and project controls practitioners with a background in large civil projects/programs who are hungry for their next challenge. You will be joining a team made up of expats and locals alike - all committed to reducing inequality of the delivery of social services such as education and healthcare and connectivity (roads, telecomms).

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a supportive, high-energy team while delivering a one-of-its-kind program of social infrastructure, please register your interest

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

- Safety first - Going home safe and well
- Client focus -Deliver on our promise
- Integrity - Always do the right thing
- Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

Leads the implementation and delivery of a comprehensive range of PMO and project controls services to support commissions and provide line management leadership and guidance for others disciplines within the PMO and planning Centre of Excellence and the wider business (e.g. other hubs, international business and other Centres of Excellence) as required.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Accountable for the PMO and project controls Services performance on assigned commission/s.
- Creates/designs effective PMO and project controls framework/strategy/s.
- Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and project controls management matters.
- Is a trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with client organisations.
- Supervises and directs the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
- Supervises and directs periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
- Supervises and directs the developing and managing the baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and the subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring including the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
- Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
- Provides line management to more junior PMO and project controls resources and other project/programme staff as required.
- Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and project control team.
- Innovates and aligns with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
- Supervises the delivery of a high performing PMO and project control team on the assigned commission.
- Supports the Hub PMO and project control director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
- Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

- Proficiency in Spanish. Willingness to learn is desired.
- Significant experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on significant construction projects and management consultancy
- Significant experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
- Expert knowledge of PMO and project controls 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.
- Comprehensive knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, Active Risk Manager).
- Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
- Strong understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy
- Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in multiple sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
- Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
- Excellent communicator and relationship manager.
- Confident presenter and public speaker; ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message.
- Effective appraisal/analytical skill