Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant (Health and Life Sciences)
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Lexica (member of WSP) is a leading specialist consultancy, transforming environments for clients in health and life sciences. We are helping organisations to become more efficient and effective in the core sectors that we work in; whether improving patient pathways for the NHS, developing laboratories to facilitate world-leading science, or rationalising educational campuses to attract the highest calibre students and research investment. Our clients tell us that we are different from other consultancies. They know that we have a wide range of skills across the business that gives us a competitive edge over other organisations. By joining Lexica, you will be part of the journey with our clients and colleagues.
A little more about your role…
This Programme and Project Controls / PMO Senior Consultant role is responsible for supporting clients with the development and implementation of robust controls processes, procedures and tools to facilitate successful execution of projects, programmes, and portfolios. The role will also provide constructive challenge to delivery teams and undertake analysis and assurance to support clients decision making.
What we expect from you:
- Using programme /project controls expertise, drive transparency and visibility of progress and performance across all stages of the project and programme lifecycle.
- Analyse, understand and interpret project/programme performance data to constructively challenge and/or identify trends and areas for further investigation.
- Present and communicate project/programme performance data to non-technical stakeholders to support decision-making at all levels.
- Oversee programme controls and reporting systems including planning & scheduling, change control, risk and cost control. lead set up and ongoing development of internal and external progress reporting processes and tools, including Power BI where required.
- Develop, implement and manage control processes and tools e.g. change control, reporting, risk, schedule.
- Support continuous improvement through implementing improvements to internal processes related to portfolio, programme and project management.
- Support project and/or programme governance and assurance processes.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field.
- Experience working in programme and project controls within major construction / infrastructure programmes.
- Engaging with and translating programme data for diverse and challenging stakeholders.
- Understanding of public sector programme and project delivery environments.
- Experience of working within a consultancy and developing PMO services.
- Demonstrable experience of presenting programme performance data using digital tools including Power BI.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy alongside excellent analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills. Achieved or working towards a recognised Programme Management qualification (e.g Risk management, IRM, MoR, Price2) or Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ,).
- Health & life sciences experience not essential but would be an advantage.
You must be eligible to achieve security clearance.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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