Program Manager

Description du poste:

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:
The operator of a major international airport is considering a further update to expand the main terminal, reconfigure concourses and phase out legacy passenger transport systems.
Shared with airline stakeholders earlier this year, the proposed programme is estimated at c.$22 billion, with completion targeted in the mid-2030s, forming part of a wider transformation to support significant long-term passenger growth.
By comparison, the existing master plan approved in 2025 outlined c.$7 billion of phased capital investment, aligned to projections of up to 90 million annual passengers by the end of the century.
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.
* Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
* Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
* Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.
You'll Be Responsible For:
* Directs the coordination and delivery of a sub programme (or smaller programme) and oversees the implementation of project strategies, providing direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall vision and objectives.
* Implements appropriate programme delivery environment including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology
* Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing resources and monitoring, reviewing and evaluating activities, systems and methodologies.
* Defines the relationship ownership and is the primary contact for Mace BUD engagement.
* Directs and maintains exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management and programme compliance standards.
* Focus on delivering programme benefits and outcomes.
* Maintains programme documentation, including process and procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned.
* Creates a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition.
* Engenders, promotes and influences quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.
* Ensures the programme is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.
* Proactively conveys and connects the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting the associated initiatives.
* Networks and utilises the full depth and knowledge of the Mace Group and Centres of Excellence to support the programme delivery, actively promoting knowledge share with others.
* Ensures operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives (including debt collection) and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
* Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders) to foster growth and
* increase networks, developing internal and external communication.
* Adapts the full benefits of Construction to Production (C2P), Net Zero Carbon, and Digital & Data innovation.
* Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
* Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.
* Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:
* Proven experience and track-record as a sub programme or smaller programme lead.
* Technical understanding of programme management. practices, controls, programme governance and programme procedures.
* Budgetary oversight (external programme budget and internal fee budget)
* Risk & opportunity management experience/practitioner.
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills across cost, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls and reporting, across the project lifecycle.
* Relevant and commensurate technical, leadership and management qualifications.
* Strong knowledge of consultancy/construction, infrastructure and property sectors.
* Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/ apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge. (or equivalent)
* Ability to build a high performing team environment.
* Leads others effectively, gives clear direction and supports others to grow their careers.
* Mentors and develops others, sharing knowledge and experience.

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $170k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.
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.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role