At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
The Project:
We're hiring for an experienced PMO / Project Controls Director (German speaking) to lead an exciting project in Basel Switzerland.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
  

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
  
• You will be responsible for best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
  
• You will be a recognised expert in PMO and project controls, with a strong internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
  
• Accountable for the PMO and project controls performance of all service delivery for their assigned Hub/s.
  
• Responsible for ensuring all PMO and risk management services within assigned hub(s) are fully aligned with best practice and international ISO standards and is reflected in all control centre.
  
• Acts as a role model and mentor to others.
  
• Provides expert advice and support to all projects within their hub and additional support to other hubs as/when required.
  
• Partners with clients exceeding their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
  
• Acts as the PMO and project controls subject matter expert within assigned hub/territory.
  
• Leads and directs the delivery of all technical PMO and project controls services within assigned hub/s including all aspects of digital services.
  
• 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.
  

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
  
• You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
  

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre, and knowledge hub.
  
• You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.
  

You’ll need to have:

• Significant experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on significant/landmark/mega construction projects.
  
• You'll have fluency in both German and English to build effective relationships across our stakeholder groups.
• 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 Risk Hive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
  
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty or ambiguity providing effective consultancy to clients and other key stakeholders to drive effective outcome/s.
  
• Strong business development skills and commercial awareness/acumen (e.g. cross selling Mace services into client organisations).
  
• Strong understanding of construction and related industry, trends, innovation and associated threats and opportunities.
  
• Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in collaboration with external bodies, professional institutions and peers.
  
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written), relationship manager.
  
• Confident presenter and public speaker; ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message.
  
• Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.
  
• Develops and maintains excellent professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration.
  
• Encourages awareness of colleagues from different technical, social and cultural backgrounds.
  
• Encourages sharing of best practice and lesson learnt between teams.
  
• Manages upwards effectively and constructively challenges BUD.
  
• Leads others effectively, gives clear direction, coaches and supports others to reach their full potential.
  
• Mentors and develops the project team and others in the business; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature, sharing knowledge and experience.
  
• Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements (both business and project).
  
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and explores innovative approaches, in pursuit of a better way.
  
• Embraces new technology and helps others to adapt.
  
• Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way.
  
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and introduces the right selection of skills and competencies to balance.
  
• Recognises and actively pursues the collective power of diverse and inclusive teams.
  
• Champions inclusivity.
  
• Experience of delivering a range of project services on major construction programmes or management consultancy.
  
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
  
• Chartered (or equivalent) membership of relevant professional institution(s) e.g. Association of Project Managers.
  
• Management Successful Programmes / P3O / P3M3 accreditation.
  
• Engages with peers within professional bodies and other forum to maintain professional knowledge and work across industry to advance the profession.
  

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the consult sector.
  
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
  
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
  

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