Associate PMO Director Emerging Opportunities Across Latam

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.

A great opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking Associated Director level Project Controls specialist to join our Americas region, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, providing great opportunities for development. You will lead and manage the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services on commissions. With upcoming commissions with both new and existing clients across LATAM, we are looking for PMO Specialists in Peru, Colombia and Mexico.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety First - Going home safe and well:

- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, schedule, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client Focus - Deliver on our promise:

- You will be accountable for the PMO and Project Controls Services performance on assigned commissions.
- You will create/design effective PMO and Project Controls framework/strategies.
- You will manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and Project Controls management matters.
- You will be a trusted advisor to and build strong professional relationships with Client organizations.
- You will act as the PMO and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert on assigned projects, programs, and portfolios.
- You will lead and direct 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.
- You will lead and direct periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
- You will lead and direct the development and management of 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).
- You will ensure all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
- You will provide line management to more junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project/Program staff as required.
- You will utilize expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and Project Control team.
- You will innovate and align with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
- You will lead the delivery of a high performing PMO and Project Control team on the assigned commission.
- You will support the Hub PMO and Project Control Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
- You will work 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.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

- You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations.
- You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create Opportunity - For our people to excel:

- You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centers of excellence, Mace way control center and knowledge hub.
- You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programs.

You’ll need to have:

- Significant experience as a PMO Manager/Leader within a large PMO.
- Significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on signif