Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
Lead the Transformation Portfolio Office (TPO) responsible for governing, prioritising and tracking digital and business transformation initiatives across Mace Consult.
Providing executive visibility and control over investment decisions, benefits realisation, delivery performance, portfolio risks, resource capacity and strategic outcomes.
Acting as the central coordination point between Digital, Finance, People, Operations and Executive Leadership.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Portfolio governance and prioritisation.
- Value realisation management.
- Transformation investment control.
- Executive governance.
- Resource and capacity management.
- Portfolio performance management.
- Transformation delivery standards.
- Change and adoption oversight.
- Vendor and delivery partner governance.
Key performance indicators:
- 90% of initiatives delivered within approved tolerances.
- Portfolio milestone achievement >85%.
- Budget accuracy within +/-5%.
- Forecast accuracy within +/-10%.
- Realised benefits versus committed benefits >80%.
- 100% programmes operating under approved governance.
Technical competencies:
- Enterprise Portfolio Management, Benefits Realisation, Programme Governance and Capacity Planning.
- Business Case Development, Investment Governance and Value Tracking.
- Advanced Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Project, Planner, Power Platform, Azure DevOps and Jira.
- Knowledge of PPM tools.
Professional competencies:
- Executive communication and reporting.
- Senior stakeholder influence and relationship management.
- Commercial acumen with understanding of growth, profitability and cash generation.
- Strong analytical capability and insight generation.
Leadership competencies:
- High accountability and sound judgement.
- Coaches PMs and Programme Managers.
- Drives consistency and accountability across the portfolio.
- Focuses on strategic value creation rather than activity completion.
You’ll need to have:
- Degree or equivalent experience.
- PMO leadership experience in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience managing enterprise transformation portfolios exceeding £5m-£10m annual investment.
- Desirable\: MSP, MoP, Prince2, P3O, AgilePM, SAFe or Lean Portfolio Management certification.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well\: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise\: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing\: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel\: Wechampion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.
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Digital Transformation Portfolio & PMO Manager in London employer: Mace
Mace Construct Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within our Public, Science & Technology Business Unit, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Our culture prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the hyperscale data centre sector.
