PMO Masterplan Commercial Lead - Associate Director

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the commercial team in delivering programme-wide commercial management and cost reporting, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.
• Develop and enhance the cost and commercial reporting framework, including requirements, reporting cadence and outputs across key control areas.
• Budget management, Cost planning and benchmarking, Monthly cost reporting, Contract and procurement status reporting, Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive and C-suite leaders, to support successful delivery of the cost and commercial function.
• Support the implementation of new systems, processes and reporting solutions to improve commercial visibility and control. Implementation of programme cost management systems, Development of cost reports and dashboards.
• Own quality assurance and quality control for cost and commercial information, ensuring accuracy, consistency and confidence in reporting.
• Provide commercial service to the related programme with key deliverables like Commercial Monthly presentation to the client’s C suite.
• Drive service excellence across all aspects of PMO commercial reporting.
• Lead, manage and develop the commercial team to deliver high standards of performance. Providing guidance, direction and support decision making for their line.
• Oversee and support the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) frameworks.
• Coordinate commercial processes with wider PMO and functional leads to ensure alignment across the programme.
• Prepare clear, insightful ad hoc reporting and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with PMO functions on contractual deliverables, coordinating the commercial effort to meet client commitments.
• Provide oversight and governance across cost planning, benchmarking, cost reporting, cashflow reporting, procurement, contract reporting and claims reporting.
• Champion and support initiatives related to continuous improvements within cost & commercial, cross functions and programmes.
• Define focus areas and related roadmaps for commercial delivery to keep up with and enhance leading practice.
• Manage the client contract and protect Mace’s commercial position. Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, Protecting commercial entitlement and supporting effective contract administration.

You’ll Need To Have

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Degree in a related discipline.
• Strong background in commercial management, cost consultancy or quantity surveying within complex construction or major programme environments.
• Outstanding data and reporting capability, with advanced Excel skills, confidence in working with large and complex datasets, and strong Power BI and dashboard experience.
• PMO experience is essential, and previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider region would be highly advantageous.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.
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