Senior Reporting Manager (Project Controls)

Mace; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project consultancy seeks a PMO professional to lead project controls and ensure exceptional standards in safety, quality, and compliance. The role involves managing diverse teams, developing frameworks, and mentoring staff while promoting an inclusive environment. Candidates should possess extensive project management experience, strong commercial acumen, and relevant professional memberships. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects in consulting.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams in PMO and project controls process.
• Create effective PMO and project controls frameworks.
• Mentor and coach project teams, fostering knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Membership of RICS

Membership of CIOB

Membership of APM

Membership of ICE

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.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• You will support best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
• You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g., clients, contractors, consultancies, and other stakeholders).

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting.
• You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients, and planet, and take ownership of holding others accountable who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practices, utilizing the full depth of Mace group resources, centers of excellence, Mace way control center, and knowledge hub.
• You will support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in the consulting sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of your projects.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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