Senior Project Manager

Mace; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mace is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the strategic integration team within the MoJ portfolio. You will shape direction, priorities and delivery, leading portfolio-wide initiatives to improve consistency and maturity of programme delivery.

Working across projects and stakeholders, you’ll connect people, processes and systems to drive collaboration, governance excellence, and learning legacy outcomes.

Competenze

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Membership in professional bodies (APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE) is desirable or expected.
• Experience managing improvement, transformation and change in complex stakeholder environments.

Mansioni

• Support the strategic integration lead in developing and implementing the team’s strategy and delivery plan.
• Direct portfolio-wide strategic integration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain governance documents and assurance processes across the portfolio.
• Lead lessons learned, knowledge management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Mace, MoJ, HMPPS and partners.
• Coordinate strategic workstreams from inception through delivery, managing scope, schedules and risks.
• Coach and develop the strategic integration team and promote an inclusive high-performing culture.
• Monitor benefits realisation and support recruitment and development of team members.

Conoscenze

Programme management

Governance & assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication & influencing

MoJ environment knowledge

Formazione

Degree in relevant discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

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

As delivery partner on the ministry of justice’s capacity programme Mace’s MoJ team have been supporting the MoJ’s estate for more than a decade. Our team deliver a wide range of professional services across multiple estate expansion and improvement projects for the MoJ. This opportunity is within our strategic integration team.

The Opportunity

The senior project manager will act as a senior member of the strategic integration team, helping shape the direction, priorities and delivery of the function whilst leading portfolio-wide initiatives that improve the consistency, effectiveness and maturity of programme delivery across the ministry of justice portfolio. The role combines strategic leadership, project and programme management, continuous improvement and internal consultancy, supporting both the development of the wider programme and the evolution of the strategic integration team itself.

Working across multiple projects, programmes and stakeholder groups, the senior project manager will connect people, processes, systems and knowledge to drive collaboration, governance excellence, innovation and learning legacy outcomes. The role will work closely with the strategic integration lead to identify future priorities, develop capability within the team and ensure the successful delivery of the team's strategic objectives.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting the strategic integration lead in developing and implementing the team’s strategy, objectives and annual delivery plan, while helping to prioritise the pipeline and resources.
• Directing portfolio-wide strategic integration and continuous improvement initiatives, developing standards, guidance and best practices that improve consistency and delivery outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining programme-wide governance documents, management plans, delivery frameworks and assurance processes, while supporting governance reviews and programme assurance activities.
• Directing lessons learnt and knowledge management activities, developing guidance and resources and promoting the sharing and implementation of best practice across the portfolio.
• Developing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Mace, MoJ, HMPPS and partner organisations, facilitating strategic reviews and improving cross-functional collaboration.
• Directing and coordinating strategic workstreams from inception through implementation, managing scope, schedules, risks, dependencies and stakeholder requirements across multiple initiatives.
• Supporting the leadership and development of the strategic integration team through coaching, mentoring, workload planning and resource coordination, while fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Driving successful outcomes by monitoring benefits realisation, preparing reports and briefings for senior stakeholders, identifying capability gaps and supporting the recruitment, onboarding and development of team members.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, with professional membership such as APM, RICS, CIOB or ICE.
• Proven programme management experience, managing improvement, transformation and change within complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong governance, analytical, communication and influencing skills, with experience managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of programme controls, NEC4 and MoJ environments is desirable; BPSS clearance required or obtainable.

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.