Senior Project Controls Manager - Change Management

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: This is an opportunity to work on a major new-build airport programme in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Programme Management Office (PMO). You will lead the day-to-day change management process, coordinating change requests, impact assessments, governance and reporting across the programme. You’ll be responsible for: • Managing the end-to-end change management process, from submission and assessment through approval, implementation and close-out. • Acting as a key point of contact for change-related matters across the programme. • Reviewing and progressing Change Authorisation Requests (CARs) through the programme governance process. • Coordinating change impact assessments and cross-functional reviews. • Maintaining change registers and logs, ensuring changes are accurately recorded, tracked and progress. • Working with project controls, commercial, planning, risk and delivery teams to understand and coordinate the impact of proposed changes. • Preparing change information for governance and change management committee reviews, including tracking actions and decisions. • Monitoring approved changes through implementation and close-out. • Producing change reports, KPIs and ageing analysis, identifying trends and areas requiring action. • Supporting continuous improvement of change management processes, procedures and workflows. • Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You’ll need to have: • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in project management, engineering, construction management, business administration or a related discipline. • Experience in change management, PMO, project controls, commercial, governance or a similar function on major projects/programmes. • Good understanding of formal change control and programme governance processes. • Experience coordinating change requests, impact assessments, reviews and approvals. • Understanding the impact of change across cost, schedule, risk and commercial disciplines. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams. • Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to manage change registers, metrics and KPIs. • Experience working on major infrastructure, aviation, construction or capital programmes. • Ability to manage multiple change requests and competing priorities in a fast-paced programme environment. • Experience with Unifier is preferred. • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, as required for immigration and client approval. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill 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 within the role. #LI-On-site #LI-DC1

You’ll need to have: - Relevant degree or equivalent. Progressing toward chartership with a recognised professional body and Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. - Experience in Change Management, PMO, Project Controls, Commercial, Governance or similar functions on major projects or programmes. - Experience coordinating cross-functional reviews, approvals and governance processes. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience working on major infrastructure, aviation, construction or capital programmes. - Knowledge of project controls, cost, schedule, risk and commercial management principles. - Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills. - Understanding of programme governance, assurance and change control best practices. - Experience with Unifier (Preferred). - Ability to manage multiple change requests and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.