Senior Project Controls Manager

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: We are currently looking to recruit talented and motivated team members to support a number of leading pharmaceutical clients based in Switzerland. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects within a regulated and fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will join a collaborative team and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of delivering quality, compliance, and operational excellence to clients portfolios, programmes and projects.

Delivers the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services to designated projects.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivers support in all areas of PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions.
• Effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework)/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Day-to-day management on assigned commissions on all PMO and Project Controls matters.
• Provides sound technical advice and support to Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change and risk to achievement of key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
• Contributes to the periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Guides the development and management of the baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
• Monitors the development of project quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• Supports junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other project staff as required.
• Collaborates in the integration of Project Controls with PMO and planning disciplines.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• +10 years’s of relevant experience.
• Experience of working on complex construction projects and major consultancy commissions.
• Experience of delivering effective PMO and Project Controls services/assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Working knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
• Effective communication and engagement skills.
• Recognised accreditation with professional bodies in country.

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: We champion 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.