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Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.\nThe 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.\nWorking within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, the role will provide the governance, controls, information and management insight required to support effective programme delivery.\nThe PMO lead will bring together schedule, cost, risk, change, governance and reporting to provide a clear and consistent view of programme performance.\nThe 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.\nAutomotive 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.\nYou’ll be responsible for:\nCoordinating the integration of programme schedule, cost, risk, change and performance information.\nMaintaining a consistent programme baseline and ensure dependencies between projects and workstreams are visible and actively managed.\nProviding expert project controls advice, influencing complex requirements, analysis and corrective actions.\nManaging the PMO function and providing clear direction to programme controls and reporting activities.\nEstablishing and maintaining effective programme governance, reporting cycles, meeting structures and decision-making processes.\nEnsuring governance remains proportionate and supports delivery without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.\nProviding senior stakeholders with clear, concise and decision-focused management information.\nYou’ll need to have:\nExtensive experience applying planning techniques across complex, multi-disciplinary sectors.\nLeadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. \nExperience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.\nDegree educated in construction or engineering, or equivalent professional qualification.\nAdvanced working knowledge of schedule management tool Primavera P6.\nClear, concise communicator with strong awareness of emerging industry and professional trends.\nRelevant project or programme management qualification such as APM, MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent.\nExperience of major capital programmes, manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, engineering or similarly complex operational environments.\nExperience working within a client-side or integrated programme delivery organisation.\nWorking knowledge of programme controls and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Microsoft 365.\nOur values\nSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.\nClient focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.\nIntegrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.\nCreate opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.\nMace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. 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