Reporting Manager - Project Controls - Defence

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.

We are looking for an experienced Reporting Manager to join one of our major Defence programmes based in Reading.

This is an opportunity to play a key role within an integrated programme team, supporting project controls, reporting and governance across a complex delivery environment. Working closely with the project controls manager and stakeholders across the programme, you will coordinate reporting activities, maintain high-quality project information, tack decisions and actions, and help drive continuous improvement across reporting processes.

Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must hold SC clearance or must be eligible to obtain it.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Liaising with the project manager, integration director, project controls manager and wider programme stakeholders.
• Attending key project meetings to capture decisions, actions and outcomes.
• Following up with action owners to support timely completion and maintain effective project governance.
• Organising and supporting the facilitation of key meetings aligned with the project drumbeat.
• Maintaining the project calendar, trackers and other key project information.
• Providing process and technical support to the project controls manager across reporting activities.
• Supporting alignment of project reporting with wider PMO governance processes.
• Validating and checking reporting inputs to support accurate and consistent project information.
• Providing clear commentary and supporting the preparation of project and programme reports.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities across reporting processes and supporting the project controls manager as required.

You’ll need to have:

• A technical degree or equivalent relevant experience; APC would be advantageous.
• Relevant experience within project management, PMO or a project controls environment.
• Strong knowledge of reporting tools and software, together with a good understanding of data management.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of change and baseline management.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to validate and check inputs, maintain trackers and provide clear reporting commentary.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple stakeholders and supply chain organisations.
• Experience within construction, nuclear or other high-security environments and/or knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Six Sigma, PRINCE2 or lean project delivery experience or qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on offer:

• Car allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Medical health cover.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.
• Family-friendly policies.
• 22 days’ annual leave, plus 2 Mace days, 3 days’ Christmas shutdown and 1 additional day for every 2 years’ service, plus bank holidays.

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 within the role.

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