Operations Director - PMO

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

This is an opportunity to work on a large new build airport, that will set a global benchmark for aviation experience and aims to attract 120 million passengers by 2030 in Saudi Arabia.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Serving as the subject matter expert and leader for PMO and project controls services within the assigned hubs, supporting the development of high-performing teams and delivering best-in-class service.
• Ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery that is meeting and exceeding client expectations while outperforming competitors and promoting Mace across the industry.
• Being accountable for the overall PMO and project controls performance across all service delivery within the assigned hubs.
• Aligning all PMO and risk management services with international best practices and ISO standards and embedding these standards across all control centre operations.
• Acting as a role model and mentor, guiding and supporting others in their professional development.
• Providing expert advice and oversight to all projects within the hub and offering additional support to other hubs as needed.
• Partnering with clients, exceeding expectations, and building strong, lasting professional relationships.
• Leading and directing the delivery of all technical PMO and project controls services, including digital services, within the assigned hubs.
• Collaborating across teams to support the transition to net zero carbon and taking shared responsibility for identifying and managing carbon emissions and reduction opportunities throughout project delivery.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• A relevant degree qualification.
• Working experience in the MEA region.
• MRICS or relevant professional membership.
• Significant experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on significant/landmark/mega construction projects.
• Significant experience of leading the effective deployment of robust PMO and project Controls strategies/frameworks and integrated project controls methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
  
  

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role