Senior Project Controls Manager- Pharma

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

The project:

Senior Project Controls Manager to work across a vast network of clients in the pharmaceutical space in Germany.

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 develop 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 regarding cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting.
• You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long-term strategy development for a function or business unit, creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients, and planet, taking ownership to hold others accountable who do not uphold Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

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

You’ll need to have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the pharmaceutical 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 influence project outlooks.

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

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

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