Associate Director - PMO

Overview

Lead PMO & project controls for $4bn global real estate portfolio, ensuring safety, cost, schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• reporting
• pmo framework
• project controls
• budget management
• risk analysis
• stakeholder management

Tasks

-You will lead and direct periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings. -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 create/design effective PMO and project controls framework/strategies. -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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -You will provide line management to more junior PMO and project controls resources and other project/program staff as required. -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 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 will be a trusted advisor to and build strong professional relationships with client organizations. -You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. -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. -You will act as the PMO and project controls subject matter expert on assigned projects, programs, and portfolios. -You will support the hub PMO and project control director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. -You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations. -You will manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and project controls management matters. -You will lead the delivery of a high performing PMO and project control team on the assigned commission. -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 innovate and align with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence. -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. -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 be accountable for the PMO and project controls services performance on assigned commissions. -You will ensure all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.

Requirements

• pmo
• project controls
• power bi
• health safety
• rics
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Expert knowledge of PMO and project controls tools, techniques and software. -Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. -You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. -Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration, sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams. -Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome. -Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution. -Significant experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies. -Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise. -Significant experience as a PMO Manager/Leader within a large PMO for a global real estate client headquartered in New York. -Strong knowledge of and connectivity to the financial & construction markets to leverage best practices and provide opportunities for innovation and success. -Must be able to be in the office for a minimum of 4 days per week. -Significant experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on significant construction projects and within management consultancies. -Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI and other reporting suite tools. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders and senior leadership -Strong commercial and financial acumen.

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About Mace

-Founded in 1990 by ex-Bovis professionals aiming to overhaul a confrontational construction sector. -Headquartered in London. -Delivers iconic projects such as skyscrapers and transport networks. -Known for projects like the London Eye, The Shard, and Dubai’s record-breaking Ferris wheel. -Specializes in sectors including arts, defence, energy & utilities, transport, and stadiums. -Blends consultancy services with hands-on construction delivery. -Managing programs such as Ontario’s Metrolinx rail tunnel.

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