Mace · 1 hour ago
Associate PMO Director | Emerging Opportunities Across the US
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveMace is a company focused on redefining ambition and creating transformative impacts across communities. They are seeking an Associate PMO Director to lead and manage the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services on commissions, particularly in the Americas region, which is experiencing significant growth.
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Responsibilities
You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, schedule, sustainability and project compliance standards
You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio
You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage
You will be accountable for the PMO and Project Controls Services performance on assigned commissions
You will create/design effective PMO and Project Controls framework/strategies
You will manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and Project Controls management matters
You will be a trusted advisor to and build strong professional relationships with Client organizations
You will act as the PMO and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert on assigned projects, programs, and portfolios
You will lead and direct the Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues
You will lead and direct periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings
You will lead and direct the development and management of the Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and the subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring including the delivery of Quantitative Risk Analysis (cost and time)
You will ensure all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation
You will provide line management to more junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project/Program staff as required
You will utilize expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and Project Control team
You will innovate and align with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence
You will lead the delivery of a high performing PMO and Project Control team on the assigned commission
You will support the Hub PMO and Project Control Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission
You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work
You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations
You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence the 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
You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential
You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centers of excellence, Mace way control center and knowledge hub
You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programs
Qualification
Required
Significant experience as a PMO Manager/Leader within a large PMO
Significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on significant construction projects and within management consultancies
Strong knowledge of and connectivity to the construction markets to leverage best practices and provide opportunities for innovation and success
Significant experience of setting up effective PMO and Project Controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies
Expert knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques and software
Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI and other reporting suite tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders and senior leadership
Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution
Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration, sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams
Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome
Preferred
Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development
Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams
Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders
Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on
Company
Mace
Mace is an international consulting and construction company.
Founded in 1990
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Baldwin
Chief People Officer & Board Member
Andrew Jackson
Project Manager
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