Associate Director

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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.

Requirements include:

1. Middle East experience.
2. Full life cycle, major project experience.
3. Chartered (or equivalent) membership of relevant professional institution(s).
4. Knowledge Transfer & training experience.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Within our consulting business, we harness our unique combination of practical construction expertise and consultancy delivery experience to unlock potential in every person and project. Our values shape our consulting approach and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Join our international consultancy spanning five global hubs, overseeing work for leading organizations across public and private sectors. Our Middle East and North Africa hub, established in 1998, has successfully operated across various countries, delivering project and programme management and cost consultancy services.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrable portfolio management experience in a consultancy or client capacity.
• Leading the Controls team, including programme and Mace employees.
• Building the Controls team responsible for functions such as data management, benefits realization, change control, earned value management, interface management, reporting, risk, and schedule management.
• Driving performance aligned with the Portfolio drumbeat and governance structure.
• Communicating performance insights to project teams.
• Overseeing process improvements and standard procedures.
• Training team members in processes and procedures as needed.
• This is a client-facing role requiring presentation skills to internal and external stakeholders.
• Accountability for PMO and project controls performance across assigned hubs.
• Ensuring alignment with best practices and ISO standards in all control activities.
• Providing expert advice and support across projects and hubs.
• Building strong professional relationships with clients.
• Leading delivery of technical PMO and project controls services, including digital services.
• Collaborating towards net zero carbon goals, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Candidate requirements:

• Innovative mindset and pursuit of better approaches.
• Embraces new technology and supports others in adoption.
• Responsible, ethical, and legal conduct.
• Self-awareness and commitment to learning and development.
• Valuing diversity and inclusivity within teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.

Our values:

Safety first: Champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, prioritizing wellbeing and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Client focus: Lead cost management efforts, ensuring quality and building long-term client relationships.

Integrity: Uphold ethical and fiscal responsibility, ensuring compliance with business and legislative standards.

Create opportunity: Mentor and develop teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Mace values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, consider applying as you might be the best fit for this or other roles. Flexible working options are available.

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