Project Director – Project Controls & Performance

Overview

In this role you will support world-class clients on complex programmes through strategic project controls and PMO enablement. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to assess client environments, design fit-for-purpose controls and performance solutions, and deliver findings and recommendations. You’ll lead workshops, contribute to business development, and help shape transformation initiatives. This is a growth-focused opportunity with exposure to high-profile projects and digital/analytic initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

• healthy, productive and flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• equal opportunity employer
• inclusive culture
• opportunity to affect change
• career development and learning

Responsibilities

• Assess client environments and challenges to tailor a fit-for-purpose controls and performance solution.
• Lead analysis, documentation, and recommendations across client engagements.
• Facilitate workshops in virtual and on-site settings with client teams.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams across client sites and remotely.
• Tailor established methodologies, processes, and tools to specific client contexts.
• Support personal development and contribute to internal initiatives and transformation products.
• Drive business generation activities such as bids and proposals.
• Engage in marketing and social media campaigns where appropriate.
• Provide line management and development of direct reports as appropriate.

Key requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in Project Controls within major capital projects/programmes
• Experience in PMO/controls & performance in infrastructure or defence-related sectors
• Familiarity with capability/maturity assessments and integrated controls & performance processes
• Experience writing/presenting reports and navigating stakeholder environments up to C-suite
• Computer literacy with Office 365; Visio; Miro; Slack; Teams; Primavera; PRISM; Power BI or similar

• Strong leadership and adaptability under pressure
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Project controls fundamentals (planning, scheduling, cost, risk, reporting)
• Delivery of PMO/controls & performance solutions
• Data visualization and analytics (Power BI)

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