Senior Project Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The project: Our Mace consultancy pharmaceutical and life sciences sector set out to make a difference in the industry. Established in 2013, the team has grown in size and scope with employees based in the UK, Europe and America, with wider coverage throughout the globe. We provide an end-to-end consultancy service for some of the most notable and innovative life science projects, including manufacturing facilities for several manufacturing market leaders. We leverage the latest innovation, regional expertise and global best practice to continuously improve and advance infrastructure delivery, advising on critical public services and works of cultural importance, driving growth and delivering some of the world's most technically complex and inspiring programs of work. Mace is seeking a full-time senior project manager for life science and manufacturing and technology projects to work directly with our clients on capital projects. This will be an on-site position based in Indianapolis. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety first - Going home safe and well: * You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. * You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. * You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: * You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. * You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities. * You will be responsible for key client relationship management, and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan. * Providing program level leadership as an extension of the client's senior leadership team to ensure the overall successful completion of the program/s as may be assigned. * Establishing key relationships with the client and other key stakeholders. * Directing the specialist design team, construction supervision and cost consultants throughout the project. * Implementing an appropriate and effective project management framework. * Effectively managing the performance of the program team to execute assigned capital programs and projects, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery on large complex programs and projects. * Acting as the key client and consultant interface at all project stages ensuring that client and quality objectives are met, and projects are delivered within safety, quality, time and cost targets. * Directing project planning and production of the detailed project plan. * Directing and managing the cross-functional project team. * Providing strategic advice from project conception stage to achieve overall objectives, development of success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters until completion and handover. * Anticipating and implementing strategies to address quality, safety, health and environment issues. * Establishing/implementing/managing the effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout a project. * Monitoring and applying performance management techniques using KPI's to improve project performance. * Monitoring and advising upon project finances and procurement of resources. * Managing the reporting and the flow of program/project information between the team and the client. Integrity - Always do the right thing: * You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. * You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. * You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity for our people to excel: * You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. * You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub. * You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities. You'll need to have: * Relevant degree (MS or MBA preferred). * Project Management Institute (PMI) certification or program management certification. * Demonstrated capital program leadership experience. * Experience effectively managing integrated team(s) on large complex and multi-phase life science and manufacturing and technology capital programs. * Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods, including alternative project delivery (design build and construction manager at risk). Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2024-10-22