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: Supporting the client leadership with PMO leadership, you will help set up and continuously improve the programme management office for a major programme with a premium automotive manufacturer based in the Midlands, UK.

Working within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, the role will provide the governance, controls, information and management insight required to support effective programme delivery.

The PMO lead will bring together schedule, cost, risk, change, governance and reporting to provide a clear and consistent view of programme performance.

The role will work closely with the client, Mace and the wider delivery partner network to ensure information is aligned, decisions are supported by reliable data, and issues are identified and escalated early.

Automotive experience is not essential. Of greater importance is proven experience of leading a PMO within a complex programme involving multiple organisations, workstreams and senior stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Coordinating the integration of programme schedule, cost, risk, change and performance information.
• Maintaining a consistent programme baseline and ensure dependencies between projects and workstreams are visible and actively managed.
• Providing expert project controls advice, influencing complex requirements, analysis and corrective actions.
• Managing the PMO function and providing clear direction to programme controls and reporting activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective programme governance, reporting cycles, meeting structures and decision-making processes.
• Ensuring governance remains proportionate and supports delivery without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Providing senior stakeholders with clear, concise and decision-focused management information.

You’ll need to have:

• Extensive experience applying planning techniques across complex, multi-disciplinary sectors.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Degree educated in construction or engineering, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Advanced working knowledge of schedule management tool Primavera P6.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong awareness of emerging industry and professional trends.
• Relevant project or programme management qualification such as APM, MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Experience of major capital programmes, manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, engineering or similarly complex operational environments.
• Experience working within a client-side or integrated programme delivery organisation.
• Working knowledge of programme controls and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Microsoft 365.

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 within the role.