Associate Director - Project Controls - Healthcare sector

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Position status: This is a talent pool requisition for potential opportunities throughout the UK. If you would like to be considered as we progress trying to secure work, please click to apply.

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.

The project: A great opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking associate director level project controls manager to join our established healthcare sector, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, providing great opportunities for development.

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 develop 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 processes, particularly concerning cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting. You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long-term strategy development, creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients, and planet, and hold others accountable to uphold Mace values.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team, fostering an environment to share knowledge and experience. You will actively network, innovate, and seek best practices, utilizing Mace's centres of excellence, 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:

• Experience of effective PMO and project controls 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, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Good understanding of construction projects and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy.
• Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in sectors like rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals, and financial services.
• Ability to influence and persuade senior management towards desired actions.
• Continuous improvement perspective.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships internally and externally.
• Proven ability to articulate complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deep dive into topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective working relationships.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in project delivery within the consulting sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations influence projects.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Cross-cultural working experience.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this role or others within our organization. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.

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