PMO Lead

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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:

PMO implementation for a mixed use development in a suburb of greater Muscat. It will comprise of mainly residential, retail areas and large areas of public realm.

Leads projects to achieve agreed outcomes on time, within budget and quality standards. Provides day‑to‑day leadership, coordinates stakeholders, manages risks and change, and ensures delivery against KPIs while meeting internal fee expectations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Demonstrable portfolio management experience in a consultancy or client capacity, Lead PMO team, comprising MoHUP and Mace employees.
• Where required step in and manage any of the following disciplines within the PMO comprising: Assurances (H&S, quality, sustainability, Worker Welfare), Commercial (inc procurement), Controls, Design and delivery (owning centralised standards, processes and validation of data), Knowledge transfers and training, stakeholder and Communications.
• Oversight of performance and continuous improvement of discipline leads and their teams.
• Oversight of deliverables to be issued upstream or externally.
• Able to train the wider team in any of the above processes and procedures as required.
• Management of the Mace prime contract.
• This is a client facing role and will be expected to present at Ministerial Level.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project management and controls expertise across property or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial, financial, and stakeholder management acumen.
• Commitment to sustainability, with knowledge of carbon impacts on project delivery.

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.

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