Associate Director - Project Controls & Performance

Overview

As part of the Programme Advisory team, you will help clients shape and deliver complex projects by applying structured controls, performance and PMO strategies. You will partner with multi-disciplinary teams to tailor methodologies, run workshops, and produce actionable recommendations that drive tangible outcomes. The role combines client-facing leadership, delivery of insights, and ongoing development of transformation products. This is an opportunity to influence major capital programmes and work within a collaborative, inclusive culture that values continuous learning.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• healthy, productive, flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• equal opportunity employer
• inclusive culture
• opportunity for career development

Responsibilities

• Assess client environments and challenges to tailor a fit-for-purpose controls and performance solution
• Document findings and recommendations across engagement stages
• Lead workshops both virtually and in person with client representatives
• Collaborate in diverse teams on client sites and remotely
• Tailor established methodologies, processes, tools and systems
• Contribute to personal growth and internal initiatives
• Drive internal transformation activities and develop new approaches
• Lead business development activities (bids, proposals) and engage with Senior Management
• Support marketing and social media campaigns as appropriate
• Provide line management and development of direct reports as applicable

Key requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in Project Controls
• Experience on major capital projects/programmes in infrastructure or defence sectors
• Familiarity with PMO, controls & performance processes and digital solutions
• Ability to write/present reports and engage with C-suite stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, Visio, Miro, Slack, Teams; knowledge of Oracle Primavera, PRISM, Power BI or similar
• Understanding of capability/maturity assessments across capital delivery businesses
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and adaptability under pressure
• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking
• Project controls principles (planning, scheduling, risk, reporting)
• PMO and performance management
• Data visualization and reporting (Power BI)

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