Director of Project Controls - Data Centre Division

• Define and deliver a best-in-class project controls strategy aligned to regional and organisational goals
• Establish governance, standards, best practices and processes to drive consistency and performance across all projects
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and delivery planning
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, internationally distributed team
• Foster strong collaboration across functions creating a consistent approach to project controls.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and a positive team culture throughout the organisation

Project Controls Excellence:

• Oversee planning, scheduling, cost management, procurement, and contract administration
• Ensure robust project execution strategies and resource planning across programmes
• Provide expert oversight and peer review to identify risk and optimisation opportunities
• Implement progress measurement frameworks with regional benchmarking to monitor productivity, performance, and milestone adherence
• Drive data driven cost optimisation initiatives and regional cost benchmarking
• Drive standardisation across multiple projects and geographies

Performance, Risk & Reporting:

• Implement data-driven frameworks to monitor cost, schedule, and productivity performance
• Lead risk management across the project portfolio, including mitigation and reporting strategies
• Deliver clear, accurate, and timely reporting to executive stakeholders
• Maintain cost intelligence and drive continuous cost optimisation
• Champion a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous enhancement across all delivery functions.

Quality, Governance & Compliance:

• Establish and enforce QA/QC standards across all delivery phases
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements
• Lead audits and embed continuous improvement initiatives

Digital Transformation & Innovation:

• Champion the use of digital tools, automation, and analytics in project controls
• Enhance reporting, transparency, and decision-making through real-time data
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency across the function

Stakeholder & Supply Chain Engagement

• Collaborate closely with project, construction, and commercial teams
• Support procurement strategies and contractor selection
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in project controls, programme management, or major capital projects
• Proven leadership experience in complex construction environments (e.g. data centres, pharma, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects)
• Expertise in planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting systems
• Strong understanding of regional construction markets and regulatory environments
• Track record of driving standardisation, transformation, and performance improvement
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong competency in governance, process improvement, digital transformation, and risk-based decision making

Key Attributes

• Excellent communicator and client-facing leader.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and resilient-able to inspire teams and navigate change.
• Passionate about technology and its potential to transform business operations.

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 4,000+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.