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Data & Performance Management\nLead the development, implementation and ongoing management of data and performance reporting processes across the client organisation.\nEstablish consistent data standards, reporting methodologies and performance measurement frameworks.\nDevelop and maintain centralised performance dashboards and management information systems.\nEnsure accurate, timely and consistent collection of project and programme information.\nEstablish effective processes for validating, consolidating and analysing information from multiple sources.\nMonitor performance against agreed objectives, targets, milestones and key performance indicators.\nIdentify trends, variances, emerging issues and areas of underperformance.\nProvide meaningful analysis and recommendations to support management intervention and informed decision-making.\nPromote a culture of data-led decision-making and accountability across the organisation.\nB. Project & Programme Performance Reporting\nLead the production and coordination of regular project, programme and portfolio performance reports.\nConsolidate information from project teams, programme managers, contractors and other delivery partners.\nProvide clear visibility of overall delivery performance across the client's portfolio.\nMonitor and report on key performance indicators, including:\nProgramme and project progress.\nMilestone achievement and schedule performance.\nCost performance, budgets and forecasts.\nCommercial and contractual performance.\nResource deployment and utilisation.\nRisk, opportunity and issue management.\nHealth, Safety and Environmental performance.\nQuality and delivery performance.\nBenefits realisation and delivery against strategic objectives.\nDevelop reporting dashboards that provide appropriate levels of detail for operational teams, programme leadership and senior executives.\nEnsure reporting is consistent, accurate and delivered within agreed reporting cycles.\nPrepare performance packs and management presentations for programme boards, steering groups and executive reviews.\nIdentify areas requiring escalation and ensure relevant information is communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.\nC. Senior Management & Executive Reporting\nProvide consolidated performance information to senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams.\nTranslate complex project and programme data into clear, concise and actionable management information.\nDevelop executive dashboards and reporting packs that highlight overall portfolio health and delivery confidence.\nIdentify significant performance trends, risks and potential impacts on strategic objectives.\nProvide analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.\nSupport the preparation and facilitation of performance reviews and governance meetings.\nEnsure management reporting provides an accurate representation of delivery performance and areas requiring intervention.\nD. Commercial & Financial Performance\nWork closely with commercial and finance teams to consolidate financial and commercial performance information.\nMonitor project and programme budgets, actual expenditure, forecasts and cost performance.\nProvide visibility of financial variances, forecast movements and potential cost pressures.\nMonitor contractual and commercial performance against agreed objectives.\nSupport the integration of financial, commercial and programme performance information.\nDevelop reporting that enables senior management to understand the relationship between programme progress, cost, risk and delivery outcomes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve financial and commercial performance reporting.\nE. Data Governance & Information Management\nEstablish and maintain appropriate data governance arrangements across the organisation.\nEnsure information is accurate, reliable, consistent and appropriately maintained.\nDevelop processes for data ownership, accountability, validation and quality assurance.\nIdentify gaps, duplication and inconsistencies within existing reporting systems.\nWork with stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting discipline.\nEnsure appropriate information management, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.\nSupport the development and implementation of improved data management systems and processes.\nF. Systems, Technology & Continuous Improvement\nReview existing client reporting systems, tools and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.\nDevelop and maintain reporting solutions using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other relevant business intelligence tools.\nSupport the integration of data from multiple project, programme and corporate systems.\nIdentify opportunities to automate data collection, consolidation and reporting.\nReduce manual reporting processes and improve the efficiency and reliability of management information.\nDevelop standardised reporting templates, dashboards and performance measurement tools.\nWork with IT, digital and business systems teams to improve reporting capabilities.\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve the accessibility and usability of performance information.\nG. Stakeholder Engagement & Performance Improvement\nBuild effective working relationships across project, programme, commercial, planning and operational teams.\nWork with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and ensure information meets organisational needs.\nProvide guidance and support to project teams on reporting standards, data requirements and performance measurement.\nChallenge incomplete or inconsistent information constructively.\nEncourage ownership and accountability for the quality of performance data.\nPromote the effective use of performance information to drive improvements in delivery.\nShare best practice and support continuous improvement across the organisation.\nKey Working Relationships\nThe postholder will work closely with:\nClient Programme and Project Directors.\nSenior Responsible Owners and Executive Leadership.\nProgramme Managers and Project Managers.\nPMO and Project Controls teams.\nCommercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors.\nPlanning and Scheduling Managers.\nFinance and Business Management teams.\nRisk and Assurance Managers.\nHealth, Safety and Environmental teams.\nContractors and delivery partners.\nIT, Digital and Business Systems teams.\nOverall Objective\nTo provide the client organisation with a robust, integrated and forward-looking approach to data management and performance reporting.\nThe Data & Performance Lead will ensure that project, programme and portfolio information is accurate, meaningful and accessible, enabling senior management to understand delivery performance, identify emerging challenges and make informed decisions.\nThe role will play a key part in strengthening the client's project and programme management capability, improving reporting standards and embedding a culture of transparency, accountability and data-led decision-making.\nRequirements\nSkills, Experience & Qualifications\nEssential\nProven experience in a Data & Performance, PMO, Project Controls, Programme Reporting or Business 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