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.
The project:The successful candidate will be a respected senior leader working within Government and Places sector as part of the PMO and planning centre of excellence (CoE) community, interfacing between the two. Earlier this year we saw the amalgamation of Central Government and Local Government sectors under one new leadership, with a view to driving sharper focus and more effective delivery through collaboration and sharing of ideas and resources. this presents an exciting opportunity to combine accountability in this leadership role with working on assignments and will be supported by PMO and project controls sponsors within the respective sub-markets.
Subject matter expert and leader for PMO and project controls services within assigned hub(s) supporting the development of high performing teams, best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote mace and ensure that service offering continues to meet and exceed client expectations whilst outperforming competitors.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Delivery of key programmes, aligning execution with strategic objectives and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Establish effective delivery environments across people, processes, systems and governance.
- Influencing strategic direction, ensuring financial integrity, compliance and sustainable growth.
- Managing collaborating and inspiring teams, fostering excellence, innovation and strong stakeholder partnerships.
- Resource planning - ensure opportunity pipeline for PMO resources is understood and support plans for deployment of CoE resources.
- Resource deployment - ensuring PMO resources deployed onto projects have appropriate skills and competencies.
- Performance management and assurance - overseeing that appropriate PMO systems, standards and processes are deployed and operating effectively.
- Bid management - leadership of all PMO content within bids in the H, LS&T Sectors.
- Opportunity generation and client satisfaction - working collaboratively with the Market leadership team to improve client satisfaction, generate prospects and secure opportunities.
- Fixing challenges - resolution of any PMO performance issues within the H, LS&T sectors.
You’ll need to have:
- Mastery in delivery of relevant service.
- Good knowledge of Mace procedures by role.
- Awareness of contract and commercial procedures and hub P&L.
- Experience across a number of market sectors.
- Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentational) skills, alongside the ability to assure service delivery and provide meaningful/actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Up to date on key tools available in the market in the service delivery arena.
- Achieved membership/fellow/certified fellow status with one or more professional institutions.
- External networking, collaboration and business development skills. May represent Mace on professional institution/industry wide committees/boards.
- Able to engage, motivate and coach others at all levels. Building and managing teams, role modelling with inspirational and inclusive leadership.
- Able to persuade and influence at all levels, be an active member of the H, LS&T leadership team and to delegate tasks to others.
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.
#LI-Onsite
