Director of Project Controls - Hybrid, Car Allowance

Mace; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Medical health cover

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Family friendly policies

Additional leave provisions

Job summary

Mace is seeking an Operations Director - Project Controls to lead the PMO and Project Controls for a Defence programme in Cumbria. The role covers governance, risk, performance management and expert advice to project teams within a secure, regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering PMO/Project Controls on large-scale infrastructure and defence projects, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience delivering PMO and Project Controls on major infrastructure, construction, defence or complex transformation programmes.
• Experience developing and implementing Project Controls strategies, governance frameworks and integrated controls methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of Project Controls tools and software such as Primavera P6, Risk Hive, Primavera Risk Analysis, Power BI and other reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery and performance of PMO and Project Controls services across major programmes and projects.
• Ensuring alignment with industry best practice and international standards for PMO and Risk Management.
• Acting as the senior Project Controls SME, providing technical leadership to project teams and stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing robust Project Controls strategies, frameworks and integrated controls methodologies.
• Providing governance, assurance and oversight across planning, risk, reporting, performance management and controls.
• Building trusted client relationships and delivering expert advice to exceed expectations.
• Managing, mentoring and developing Project Controls teams and fostering continuous improvement.
• Supporting business growth through bid activities and client engagement.
• Driving adoption of digital solutions, data analytics and improved reporting capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

PMO

Project Controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Business development

Education

Degree

Chartered status (APM)

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Risk Hive

Power BI

Job description

Mace is seeking an Operations Director - Project Controls to lead the PMO and Project Controls for a Defence programme in Cumbria. The role covers governance, risk, performance management and expert advice to project teams within a secure, regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering PMO/Project Controls on large-scale infrastructure and defence projects, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.