Project Controls Manager
Pace Global ·www.paceglobal.org
Apply directDigital PMO Lead (Project Controls) — Build a next-gen PMO on a multi-billion programme Location: UK (hybrid) Type: Permanent or Contract Ref: DPMO-Lead-2025 The brief: Own the design, set-up and operation of a digital, enterprise-grade PMO across a multi-billion capital programme. Embed best-in-class project controls (schedule, cost, risk, change, reporting), drive data integrity across delivery partners, and turn insight into action with predictive analytics and AI-enabled decision support. What you’ll lead Programme Controls & Governance: Build the PMO operating model, standards and cadence; assure consistency, compliance and auditability across schedule, cost, risk, change and reporting. Digital Enablement: Stand up the toolchain and data model (BI dashboards, portfolio reporting, integrations/APIs); shift the programme from backward-looking reports to forward-looking early-warning insights. Next Practice: Deploy predictive analytics (trends, forecast slippage, risk exposure, EACs), pilot AI-assisted decision support, and industrialise what works. Culture & Coaching: Uplift capability across client and delivery partners; shape a controls-first, outcome-driven PMO culture. What you bring Proven leadership of a Digital PMO/Enterprise PMO on major capital programmes (rail, energy, utilities, defence, aviation or similar). Deep project controls DNA with strong data/BI literacy (e.g., Power BI/Power Platform; integrations/APIs; data governance). Track record moving organisations from static reporting to predictive, portfolio-level insight. Credibility with execs and engineers; you can set direction, coach teams and bring partners with you. Why this role Executive sponsorship, real budget and permission to innovate. Scope to build a lean enablement team (PMO analysts, data/BI). Big stage, big impact, long-term runway. How to apply (30-sec fast track) DM me with “Digital PMO” and a link to your profile plus 3 bullets: Largest programme/portfolio you’ve transformed and the value delivered Example of predictive dashboard/analytics you implemented Your location & availability Confidential enquiries welcome. Open to UK-based candidates with hybrid flexibility.