Strategic PMO & Project Controls Leader

Im Holdings Pte Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a strategic PMO and Project Controls leader to drive delivery across major programmes from Brisbane or a related hub. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure governance and risk controls, and engage with clients to shape outcomes that meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

The role emphasizes budgeting, resource management, and continuous improvement, with flexibility for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Extensive PMO and Project Controls leadership on major construction programmes.
• Expert in integrated controls frameworks, governance, risk, and data analytics.
• Strong client engagement, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery across key programmes, aligning outcomes with business objectives and long-term vision.
• Champion safety, quality, sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence across all activities.
• Provide expert leadership in PMO and Project Controls, fostering strong client and industry relationships.
• Oversee budgets and resources, ensuring commercially sound, ethical, and compliant operations.
• Shape business unit strategy, driving sustainable growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project Controls leadership

Integrated controls

Governance

Risk management

Data analytics

Client engagement

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Professional accreditation (APM, MSP, P3O/P3M3)

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 role

Provides strategic leadership for PMO and Project Controls services, driving high-performing teams, best-in-class delivery, and strong industry engagement. Ensures innovative, client-focused solutions that enhance project outcomes, strengthen Mace’s market presence, and consistently exceed expectations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead strategic planning and delivery across key programmes, aligning outcomes with business objectives and long-term vision.
• Champion safety, quality, sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence across all activities.
• Provide expert leadership in PMO and Project Controls, fostering strong client and industry relationships.
• Oversee budgets and resources, ensuring commercially sound, ethical, and compliant operations.
• Shape business unit strategy, driving sustainable growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You’ll need to have:

• Extensive PMO and Project Controls leadership on major construction programmes.
• Expert in integrated controls frameworks, governance, risk, and data analytics.
• Strong client engagement, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant degree and professional accreditation (APM, MSP, P3O/P3M3, or equivalent).

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.

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