Project Director – Project Controls & Performance

Overview

In this role you will support world‑class clients on complex programmes by applying structured project controls and PMO expertise. You’ll work within a collaborative Programme Advisory team, delivering analysis, recommendations and workshops to drive tangible outcomes. You will contribute to transformation initiatives, develop client-ready reports, and help grow our advisory capabilities. This is a hands-on, impact‑driven opportunity to shape project delivery at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• flexible working environment
• promotes work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Assess client environments to identify challenges and tailor our approach to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Analyse and document findings and recommendations across engagement stages.
• Lead workshops in virtual and in-person settings with client representatives.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams at client sites and remotely.
• Tailor established methodologies, processes, and tools to client needs.
• Contribute to personal and team development through client work and internal initiatives.
• Drive business development activities including bids and proposals with senior management support.
• Engage in marketing and employee advocacy where appropriate.
• Provide line management and development of direct reports where applicable.

Key requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in Project Controls with defence sector exposure.
• Experience on major capital projects/programmes in PMO/controls & performance across schedule, cost, risk, change or reporting.
• Familiarity with capability/maturity assessments across capital delivery, PMO, or related functions.
• Experience writing/presenting reports and navigating senior stakeholder environments, including C-suite.
• Proficiency with Office 365, Visio, Miro, Slack, Teams; experience with Oracle Primavera, PRISM, Power BI or similar.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leading with adaptability and resilience under pressure
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Project controls (planning, cost, risk, performance reporting)
• PMO governance and performance management
• Digital solutions and data-driven decision making

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