Associate Director - Project Controls (M4)

Job Summary 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 other 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. Key Job Responsibilities 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. Acts as the PMO and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert on assigned project/s/programme/portfolio/s. Leads and directs the Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting to achieve key objectives and escalation of performance and management issues. Leads and directs periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings. Leads and directs the developing and managing the Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and 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. Leads 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 shares responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. Key Job Dimensions Geographical scope of role: Multi Country Does the role have budget responsibility? No Key external stakeholders the role engages with: Client Project Director, All key project Stakeholders, Client peers Key internal stakeholders the role engages with: Global PMO and Project Control Lead, Hub Directors, Project PMO Lead(s), PMO Operations Director, Scheduling Lead, PCM Lead, Relevant SLT members. Does this role have direct reports? Yes (1 to 4) Does this role have indirect reports? Yes (1 to 4) Proportion of role responsibilities executed through job holder efforts: Less than 50% of the time Does the role mainly follow established procedures? No Technical Competencies - Skills to carry out the role Essential: Significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on significant construction projects and management consultancy. Essential: Significant experience of setting up effective PMO and Project Controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies. Essential: Expert knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques, and software (e.g., MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive). Essential: Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome. Essential: Comprehensive knowledge of tools, techniques, and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g., Primavera Risk Analyser, Active Risk Manager). Essential: Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools. Desirable: Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI, and other reporting suite tools. Industry Competencies - Industry experience and/or qualifications Essential: Strong understanding of construction projects, dependencies, and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy. Desirable: Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and Project Controls leadership in multiple sectors (e.g., rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals). Experience of working client side as well as consultancy. Professional Competencies - Personal effectiveness e.g. stakeholder management, effective communicator Essential: Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices. Essential: Excellent communicator and relationship manager. Essential: Confident presenter and public speaker; ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message. Essential: Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution. Essential: Develops and maintains excellent professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the relevant Centre of Excellence. Essential: Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high-quality contribution, and team collaboration. Essential: Encourages sharing of best practices and lessons learned between teams. Essential: Encourages awareness of colleagues from different technical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Leadership Competencies - Self, others & business Essential: Leads others effectively, gives clear direction, coaches, and supports others to reach their full potential. Essential: Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature. Essential: Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements. Essential: Demonstrates a better perspective and explores innovative approaches, in pursuit of a better way. Embraces new technology and helps others to adapt. Essential: Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example, and acts in an ethical, legal, and responsible way. Essential: Understands personal strengths and seeks training/learning/support where necessary. Essential: Recognises and actively pursues the collective power of diverse and inclusive teams. Essential: Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment. Essential: Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders; may mentor individuals, sharing knowledge and experience. Further Qualifications, Certifications & Experience Essential: PMO and Project Controls experience delivering a range of project management services on major construction programmes/portfolios. Essential: Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional institution e.g., Association of Project Managers. Relevant university degree (e.g., construction, engineering) or equivalent. Desirable: Chartered (or equivalent) membership of relevant professional institution(s) e.g., Association of Project Managers. Desirable: Management Successful Programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation. Desirable: Actively engages with peers outside Mace within professional bodies and other forums to maintain professional knowledge and work across the industry to advance the profession. Potential Career Progression Roles Possible vertical career progression to Operations Director (M5). Possible horizontal career progression to other PMO and Project Controls roles at Associate Director - PMO and Project Controls (M4) with different programme(s)/portfolio(s)/hub(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr