PMO Performance Lead - Infrastructure (Transport)
Turner & Townsend is a global consultancy that delivers transformational programs across the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
We are seeking a highly experienced PMO Performance Lead to join our Infrastructure team, working on a significant transport infrastructure project in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement a structured and strategic approach to controlling and assuring the delivery of the project, including scheduling, resourcing, risk and opportunity management, cost and estimating, performance and reporting, governance, and business support.
- Establish and lead the PMO function, including people and talent management, and leading through change.
- Manage the Programme Management Office (PMO) function, providing direction to the project on all programme management office functionality, including resourcing and capability development for all project controls resources.
- Oversee the deployment of effective and consistent working practices and standards that support delivery of the Programme.
- Manage the portfolio of projects and external/internal performance measurement against agreed performance indicators/service level agreements.
- Lead the development and provision of best practice and continuous improvement.
- Ensure alignment with overall project business strategy.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 20 years working in programme/project controls, with 10+ years' experience leading PMO functions for large infrastructure programmes, preferably within transport projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.
- Expert knowledge of project scheduling software (e.g. P3e, MS Project) and interfacing control systems (e.g. Excel, web portals, Information Management Systems).
- Experience working on PPP projects would be advantageous.
- Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment, managing technical outputs to drive efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to establish robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders and teams.
- Strategically minded with a considered and consistent approach to decision-making and leadership.
Qualifications:
- Minimum level 8 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, e.g. engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying.
- Level 9 Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant field would be advantageous.
- Chartered member of a relevant professional body preferred, e.g. chartered engineer (IEI or equivalent), chartered project professional (APM or equivalent) or programme management professional (PMI or equivalent).
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourages applications from all sectors of the community.