Senior Project Controls Manager

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. 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 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). 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, utilizing 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. You’ll need to have: 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). 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). You’ll also 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. Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy. APM planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner. Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers. 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 organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr