Project Controls Manager

Apply1. Leadership and Guidance 

• Lead the development and implementation of the terms of reference for the CRP.
• Lead the development and implementation of the portfolio stakeholder engagement as related to capital projects under the CRP’s authority.
• Develop and maintain the group’s portfolio benefits management framework.
• Ensure the CRP functions provide high-quality, evaluative thinking and evidence-informed analysis and advice to the Senior Management Team and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the portfolio activities contribute to the bottom-line value of the organisation and delivery of benefits from all programmes and projects.
• Assure the overall integrity and coherence of the capital projects portfolio.
• Ensure that the minimum PM deliverables requirements are complied with by the project teams.
• Lead a high-performing multidisciplinary CRP team through coaching and mentoring, to build and grow operational capability.
• Ensure that the team recruits, develops, supports, and retains high-performing staff, and ensure development plans are in place for all staff to maintain and build the intellectual capability of the CRP.
• Manage and drive continuous performance improvement outcomes.
• Set appropriate directions, priorities, and expectations for direct reports and agree on the work programmes, tasks, and performance

2. Portfolio and Project Planning 

• Provide strategic oversight and support for the Senior Management Team as it relates to project and portfolio management
• Develop and implement strategies for the effective and consistent planning, monitoring, and delivery of the capital projects portfolio in conjunction with project directors & managers.
• Engage with management to establish their needs and provide integrated solutions for the management of their projects/programmes
• Lead the development and maintenance of the capital projects portfolio plan.
• Work closely with the site-based project managers to create and promote more effective benefits realization management practices.
• Lead and coordinate the production of the annual portfolio-level benefits realisation plan.
• Analyse the portfolio and make recommendations on the programme/project governance compliance to the decision-makers.

3. Relationship Management 

• Develop and maintain a customer-focused approach to the delivery of timely, accurate, appropriate information and advice.
• Foster the development of positive relationships within the Enterprise Project Management Office.
• Build and maintain successful professional relationships with key stakeholders, project managers, and team members.
• Represent the CRP by maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

4. Communication Management 

• Lead and maintain effective communications with relevant key stakeholders to ensure that the best information is available to support decision-making.
• Review and improve programme and project information management and communication systems.
• Ensure formal communications on Portfolio, Programme, and Project-related issues are prepared, distributed, and discussed as per established CRP management routines.

5. Methodologies and Processes

• Develop and implement standards and procedures for effective and consistent capital project delivery across the organization aligned with industry best practices.
• Develop, implement, and track the metrics that provide assurance to conformance to these standards.
• Keep abreast of and evaluate the effectiveness of new programme and project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Contribute to the leadership of programme and project frameworks, templates, and procedures; be accountable for ensuring they are fit for purpose.

6. Environment, Health and Safety 

• Ensures safe conditions at work, follows safe work practices, procedure,s and compliance with DPM’s environmental, social and governance (ESG).
• Ensure staff are informed of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace and are adequately trained to carry out their work safely.
• Ensure the prompt and accurate reporting, recording, and investigation of all workplace incidents and injuries.
• Ensure all hazards are promptly assessed for their significance and managed in accordance with DPM policy and standards.