Project Controls Manager (M2) at Mace in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeRiyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Skills

ms officepower biaconexprimavera p6riskhivedata analyticsreporting suite toolscommunicationengagementnetworkinginterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementinfluenceattention to detailproblem solvingprimavera risk analyser@riskactive risk managercommercial acumenteam buildingresilienceflexibilitypragmatism

Job Description

Job Summary

Delivers the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services to designated projects within the PMO and Planning Centre of Excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

Delivers support in all areas of PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions. Effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework)/strategy on assigned commissions. Day-to-day management on assigned commissions on all PMO and Project Controls matters. Building strong professional relationships with Client/Client representatives. Provides sound technical advice and support to Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change and risk to achievement of key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues. Contributes to the periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings. Guides the development and management of the Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
Monitors the development of Project Quantitative Risk Analysis (cost and time). Collaborates with PMO Director and/or Project Manager to address actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues. Guides activities/operations to ensure that are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation. Supports junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project staff as required. Collaborates in the integration of Project Controls with PMO and Planning disciplines. Works 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.

Key Job Dimensions

What is the Geographical scope of role:

Single country

Does the role have budget responsibility?

If yes, confirm range

Key external stakeholders the role engages with

Peers in client organisation, PMO / Project Manager(s)

Key internal stakeholders the role engages with

Project PMO Director, Scheduler, Project Controls, Risk Lead, Digital Lead

Does this role have direct reports?

If yes, how many?

Does this role have indirect reports?

If yes, how many?

Proportion of role responsibilities executed through job holder efforts (more than 50%/less than 50%)

More than 50% of the time

Does the role mainly follow established procedures? (e.g. call handlers)

Technical Competencies- Skills to carry out the role

Essential

Desirable

Experience of working on complex construction projects and major Consultancy commissions. Experience of delivering effective PMO and Project Controls Services/ assurance frameworks/strategies. Working knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive). Effective communication and engagement skills. Effective networking skills. Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to Client/s.

General awareness and some practical knowledge and application of data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools. Basic knowledge of risk tools, software (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).

Industry Competencies - Industry experience and/or qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle. Working knowledge of PMO and Project Controls service delivery in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).

Professional Competencies - Personal effectiveness e.g. stakeholder management, effective communicator

Essential

Desirable

Good interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships. Ability to collaborate with and influence others. Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience. Attention to detail.

Leadership Competencies - Self, others & business

Essential

Desirable

Mace Behaviours (Curious, Collaborators, Contributors, Champions) - good compliance and maturing behaviours as required. Exhibits some commercial acumen at times. Good communication and engagement skills. Effective networking skills. Ability to support the establishment of high performing teams. Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome. Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities. Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable but also knows when to fight their corner.

Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to Clients.

Further Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

Essential

Desirable

Up to 5yrs experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy. APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) Foundation and Practitioner

Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent. Progress towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.

Potential Career Progression Roles

Possible vertical career progression to Senior PMO and Project Controls Manager (M3). Possible horizontal career progression to other roles as PMO and Project Controls Manager (M2) with different project(s)/programme(s)/hub(s).