Director of Project Controls - Data Centre Division
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Job description
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
About the company
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., Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future. PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.
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