Project Director – Project Controls & Performance

Overview

In this role you support complex projects and programmes through strategic controls and performance guidance. You’ll lead client analyses, design fit-for-purpose solutions, and facilitate workshops to drive tangible outcomes. You work with multi-disciplinary teams to tailor methodologies and contribute to product development and business growth. The position offers exposure to senior client governance and the chance to shape major capital projects within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• work-life balance
• inclusive culture
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Assess client environments and challenges; design and deliver fit-for-purpose control and performance solutions
• Analyze, document findings, and prepare recommendations reports across engagement stages
• Lead workshops (virtual and in-person) with client representatives
• Collaborate with diverse teams at client sites and remotely to deliver outcomes
• Tailor established methodologies, tools, and systems to client needs
• Contribute to continuous improvement and independent client commissions
• Drive internal transformation products and approaches within the team
• Lead business development activities such as bids and proposals; support senior management
• Engage in marketing and employee advocacy activities where appropriate
• Provide line management and development for direct reports

Key requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in Project Controls
• Experience on major capital projects/programmes in infrastructure (defence, nuclear, rail, airport, highways, utilities) or similar
• PMO/controls & performance experience including schedule, cost, risk, change, or reporting
• Familiarity with capability/maturity assessments and integrated controls & performance processes
• Experience writing/presenting reports and engaging with executive client teams (C-suite)
• Proficiency with Office 365, Visio, Miro, Slack, Teams; experience with Oracle Primavera, PRISM, Power BI or similar
• Knowledge of deploying AI/ML-enabled solutions to client commissions and internal initiatives

• Proactive client issue resolution
• Strong relationship-building with professional stakeholders
• Clear and concise communication; effective listening
• Project controls principles (planning, organization, risk, reporting)
• PMO and portfolio/project governance
• Data analysis and performance reporting

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