Posted
Ref: QP928-794
Job description / Role
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.
The project:
We’re expanding. We’re transforming. We’re leading the way. We’re looking for incredible candidates to help make it happen.
Saudi Arabia is experiencing phenomenal growth, with investment in transformational giga-projects and programmes and there has never been a better time to join Mace. We are looking to speak with individuals with project control and reporting backgrounds who are interested in joining Mace to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects.
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 a leading 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 possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the well-being of the people you manage.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including people, organisation, processes, information and technology.
• You will promote and influence quality and service excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.
• Having the responsibility of Mace PMO project controls and reporting team elements.
• Supporting management of project controls activities and management of multiple, world-class consultants and national/international contractors.
• Being able to present and articulate at the highest level the controls issues, concerns, and successes on the programme.
• Demonstrating a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and communicating solutions in an effective, efficient, and high-level manner.
• Evaluating and reporting on all scheduling, cost, and change controls for this scheme in conjunction with the PMO.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practice policy, process, and procedures for project controls and reporting.
• Managing quality assurance/control process for the reporting information.
• Developing requirements for Power BI dashboards and working with the technical team to ensure the dashboards are delivered to requirements.
• Managing the ongoing continuous enhancement of reporting, identifying opportunities for process and systems improvements.
• Stakeholder management to support alignment.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence 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, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.
Requirements
You’ll need to have:
• A degree qualification.
• Experience with PMO organisations.
• Experience with recognised international consultancy organisations.
You’ll also have:
• Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience in managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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.
About the Company
Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.
We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.