Planning, Project Monitoring and Control Head

Description

The role leads the implementation and delivery of a comprehensive suite of PMO and project controls services, providing line‑management leadership and guidance across the PMO, planning Centre of Excellence, and wider business units.

The incumbent will oversee performance of PMO and project controls, design frameworks, manage stakeholder relationships, ensure compliance, mentor junior staff, drive innovation, and support recruitment, while contributing to net‑zero carbon objectives.

• Accountable for PMO and project controls services performance on assigned commissions.
• Create and design effective PMO and project controls framework/strategy.
• Manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, and project team on all PMO and project controls matters.
• Serve as trusted advisor and build strong professional relationships with client organisations.
• Act as subject matter expert for PMO and project controls on assigned projects, programmes, or portfolios.
• Lead and direct the project team in administering PMO and project controls processes, including cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting, and handle escalations.
• Lead periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Develop and manage the baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and monitor delivery performance, change, and contingency, including quantitative risk analysis.
• Ensure all activities comply with Mace control centre, client requirements, and legislation.
• Provide line management to junior PMO and project controls resources and other staff as required.
• Mentor and assist personal and career development of junior PMO and project control team members.
• Lead delivery of a high‑performing PMO and project control team on the assigned commission.
• Support the hub PMO and project control director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Work collaboratively towards net‑zero carbon transition and manage associated carbon emissions and reductions during delivery.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and have relevant field experience. Mace welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourages referrals through its Employee Referral Scheme.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Relevant field experience.

Benefits

The opportunity is for a high‑rise residential rehabilitation project located in Mumbai.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance