Project Controls Lead

Job Description

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. 

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. 

The project: 

This opportunity is to be involved in a major mixed-use development, in Riyadh. The programme consists of over 200 projects including cultural and heritage assets, F&B, retail and hotels, commercial buildings and educational facilities. 

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 a leading 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 possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

• 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 lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. 

• You will be responsible for best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.

• You will be a recognised expert in PMO and Project Controls, with a strong internal and external network  (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

• You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. 

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 will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential. 

You’ll be responsible for:

• Reporting to PMO Director lead the PMO reporting team on setting up the programme reporting framework.Establish program reporting process including requirements, cadence, and formats.

• Develop and implement standard procedures for reporting aspects of the program.

• Coordinate the PMO functions around the reporting calendar and contractual deliverables, centralise the reporting effort to ensure the contractual commitments are delivered.

• Manage stakeholders (both internally and externally) to ensure the successful delivery of the reporting function.

• Manage quality assurance/control process for the reporting information.

• Manage the performance of direct reports in the Reporting team.

• Coordinate the reporting process with other functional leads.

• Manage the production and distribution of regular and ad-hoc reports.

• Manage the ongoing continuous enhancement of reporting, identifying opportunities for process and systems improvements.

• Organise and facilitate the governance meetings.

You’ll need to have:

• Having 20+ years of relevant experience, with a relevant degree qualification, you will take personal development seriously and be chartered or pursuing a similar level of professional qualification.

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

• Good communication skills.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  

• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes. 

• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.  

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.  

• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.  

• Experience in managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.  

• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval).

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