Associate Director - Manchester, United Kingdom - Mace

Mace
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Associate Director - Programme Management**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 in every project.


The project & responsibilities

  • Managing a team of SPMs, PMs and APMs to deliver TA services across a cluster of circa projects
  • Across feasibility, procurement, construction and defects stages
  • Circa. £1m annual fee income
  • Circa. £250m capital value
  • Point of escalation internally and externally to the Department for Education (DfE)
  • Key DfE relationships; Technical & Cost Advisors, Project Directors, Regional Heads
  • Internally to Mace discipline leads; design, cost, HS&W, IM and sustainability. Commission and Sector Lead
  • Direct and assist Mace team and internal reports with Mace and DfE processes.
  • Coordinate effective resourcing of projects with internal Mace discipline leads.
  • Recruitment of new team members, mentors and develops the project team
  • Managing DfE service / process changes change management with Mace TA team
  • Along with other Mace Associate Directors in sector, drive Mace process improvement external and internal margin increases and quality of service
  • Accountable for quality of service provision across cluster of commissions maintain a KPI of at least 8 (scoring by DfE)
  • Accountable for internal quality performance (ISO 9001) of projects in cluster
  • Engage system
  • Accountable for commercial performance of projects in cluster
  • Strong commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and oversee project workbooks
  • Including invoicing and debt
  • Project forecasting and commercial performance
  • Knowledge of Oracle system
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

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 possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.-
  • 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 ensure the successful 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 implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology-
  • You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

  • You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.-
  • You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to 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 lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.-
  • 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 collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes

You'll need to
have:

- [_As first bullet point put any non-negotiable requirements for the role - e.g. experience, qualifications, right to work, or ability to obtain a VISA_]_


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 _xxx_ 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 [_I
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