Senior Project Controls Manager in Warrington

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

Manages and/or leads the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and project controls to support commissions. Leads and guides team members within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned Hub as required.

Our values shape the way we consult:

• 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.
• 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’ll need to 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.
• Good understanding of construction projects, dependencies 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics.
• Exhibits some commercial acumen and assists with business development and bids/winning work as required.
• Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Effective networking skills.
• Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
• Can lead and influence others.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
• Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.
• Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable but also knows when to fight their corner.
• 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 a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.

You’ll also have:

• Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
• Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
• Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to a wide range of audiences in our industry.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Progress towards management successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• 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.

Please note this role will be based in our client’s office a minimum of 3 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.