Senior Project Controls Manager

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. 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:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• 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 create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
• You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
• Facilitate effective control of performance by developing and implementing processes for the collation and reporting of information on project and portfolio status to enable rapid and effective decisions to be taken on a fully informed basis.
• Supports the production and delivery of appropriate management information to allow proactive support of the project delivery teams and intervene in a timely manner if necessary.
• Supports the delivery teams in analysing data to identify performance issues and trends and to work with the PMO to identify and communicate root causes.
• Member of the programme management office (PMO) team.
• Develop an overall information collecting and reporting process that provides a sound basis for the monitoring and control of programme performance
• Supports the building of systems and tools to support management information including SharePoint project delivery management system (PDMS).
• Think broadly about the management needs of capital projects; recommend specific key performance indicators (KPI's) to facilitate rapid and effective assessment of performance.
• Support the knowledge transfer activity.
• Maintaining a 'single source of truth' for all data.
• Execution of activities in the reporting cycle including managing the regular monthly reports and ensuring they are produced in accordance with the reporting cycle and facilitating monthly meetings in line with the drumbeat.
• Responsible for identifying data quality issues and resolving alongside PMO lead.
• Ensures all reports have been produced in accordance with agreed processes and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance to project managers on reporting processes as required; ensure that effective and integrated processes are in place at project level.
• Maintain close liaison with the project teams to ensure that the latest information is included and that up-to-date forecasts are accurately reflected in management reports.
• Ensure that required project performance information is developed and available and is reported by project managers when needed.
• Collate regular reports for the leadership team to provide a timely overview of programme time, cost and KPI performance.
• Co-ordinate capital projects reporting with the evolving wider reporting requirements.
• Regular review and refining of reporting systems, processes and outputs as required.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing 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 mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission., This role will require be required to be based in our clients office / our office in London 3-4 days per week.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. #LI-Onsite


• 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, decencies 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.
You'll also have:
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the consult sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
  
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