PMO Senior Commercial Manager

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversee all aspects of cost and commercial management, including planning, benchmarking, reporting, cashflow, procurement, contracts, and claims.
• Develop and enhance project cost control databases for accurate cost tracking.
• Establish project control budgets aligned with benchmarks.
• Working with Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS) developers to create dashboards and reports in PowerBI.
• Tracking and controlling project accruals and commitments against set budget constraints.
• Monitor project accruals, commitments, and forecast estimates to completion (ETC/EAC).
• Track contingency, risk exposure, change control, and key project trends.
• Manage senior stakeholders (including c-suite and executive director level) to ensure the successful delivery of the Cost & Commercial function.
• Support the implementation of new systems, processes, and reports, including programme cost management systems and dashboards.
• Oversee quality assurance for all cost and commercial information.
• Manage and support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
• Coordinate commercial processes with other functional leads and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with PMO functions around contractual deliverables, centralise the commercial effort to ensure the contractual commitments are delivered.
• Engage effectively across all levels of stakeholders, including contractors, PMCs and Client teams.

You’ll Need To Have

• 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.
• With over 10 years of relevant experience and a pertinent degree, you are committed to personal development and either hold a chartered status or are working towards a comparable professional qualification.
• It is essential for candidates to possess outstanding data management abilities, especially in Microsoft Excel. This encompasses the use of advanced formulas, pivot tables, and a solid understanding of PowerBI including cost reporting tools, which are highly desirable skills.
• Additionally, having experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) is crucial. Our client has specific criteria, and in-country experience is strongly preferred to effectively address these requirements.
• You demonstrate excellent presentation and meeting management capabilities, including the ability to present to the client’s C-Suite and CEO, delivering critical insights and assisting the client in framing and making decisions.
• You are digitally proficient, capable of fostering enduring client relationships, and providing support to dynamic, motivated teams. You will possess a background in construction or project management and have a strong desire to advance your career while taking advantage of the opportunities that Mace presents.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• We own the quality of deliverables, 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 fulfil 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 with-in the role