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Mace

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need an MBA or relevant degree, strong commercial acumen, project management experience, stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of digital tools and sustainability in projects.
  • You will lead project management across the Americas, enhance service offerings, manage stakeholder relationships, ensure quality standards, build community, mentor talent, and support business development.

Requirements

  • MBA or bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, project management (or PMP), engineering or a related field.
  • Commercial and financial acumen.
  • Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
  • Advisory mentality and ability to manage complex governance arrangements.
  • Mastery in delivery of relevant service.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management procedures.
  • Awareness of contract and commercial procedures and business P&L.
  • Up to date on key tools available in the market in the service delivery arena.
  • Already operating to the relevant career framework job profile and blueprints.
  • Held a key strategic role in a major project or program.
  • Experience across a number of market sectors.
  • Up to date on key digital tools available in the market and current innovative trends in the service delivery arena.
  • External networking, collaboration and business development skills. May represent Mace on professional institution/industry-wide committees/boards.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Responsibilities

  • Directing the project and program management discipline across America's market building on the unprecedented growth of Mace consult in the last ten years globally.
  • Build an American presence in the regions and mature the project and program management offering, including design management and construction management, aligning to specific governance and regional requirements.
  • Identify and scope regional hub CoE requirements and lead the delivery of the CoE plan for the hub (as agreed with CoE lead).
  • Sit on the hub board and manage relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) across the regional hub.
  • Supervise and deploy the Mace way standards and processes across the regional hub, maturing the Americas requirements.
  • Assure the quality of the services we are providing across the Americas, redefining our standards and processes through an audit regime across the specific regions.
  • Build a regional community to feed into the hub and consult centre of excellence, bringing the community together to learn, connect and capture feedback and lessons learnt.
  • Keep up to date with innovations in the service line and competitor and partner activity, feeding back to the CoE and occasionally leading global CoE activity.
  • Identify, coach and mentor talent, supporting professional development and global mobility.
  • Build capability across the Americas, assuring quality of training provision and as appropriate, delivering training programs.
  • Identify leads and opportunities, supporting the Americas in winning work and bidding.
  • Involvement in consult CoE activities and service development, mobilising regional volunteers.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Project and Program Management CoE Lead at Mace?

The primary role of the Project and Program Management CoE Lead is to direct the project and program management discipline across the Americas market, ensuring global consistency of service and contributing to the growth of Mace's business in the region.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have an MBA or bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, project management (or PMP), engineering, or a related field.

What experience is necessary for applicants to this role?

Applicants should have experience managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams, as well as experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Is there a particular approach to project management that the CoE Lead will need to implement?

Yes, the CoE Lead will need to supervise and deploy the Mace way standards and processes across the regional hub, ensuring quality and consistency in service delivery.

How important is innovation in this role?

Innovation is key, as the CoE Lead is expected to keep up with market innovations, competitor activities, and contribute to global CoE activity.

Will the CoE Lead have a role in talent development?

Yes, the CoE Lead is responsible for identifying, coaching, and mentoring talent, supporting their professional development and global mobility.

What is the estimated salary for this position?

The estimated salary for the Project and Program Management CoE Lead position is $220,000, with starting salary varying based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Does Mace promote diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?

Yes, Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

Are there opportunities for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Mace is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Will the CoE Lead need to engage with external stakeholders?

Yes, the CoE Lead will manage relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally across the regional hub.

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Mace

Shaping the built environment. Leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world.

Real Estate
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Mace, we are global experts in shaping the built environment. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Over 30 years, our growth has been fuelled by an adventurous spirit and the relentless pursuit of a better way. Today, we employ over 6,300 talented and passionate people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. Every day we’re moving closer towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. The built environment holds many of the keys to this future. In an industry that’s too often been part of the problems, we’re determined to create solutions. That’s why, at the heart of everything we do, there’s a purpose that drives us: to redefine the boundaries of ambition. On behalf of our people, communities and society, we see every challenge as an opportunity to dream bigger and bring ambitions to life. Together, we find a way to unleash the potential within every place, project and person – inspiring the stories that shape our lives and change our world.