Programme Management Specialist

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 Programme Management Specialist will lead the detailed programme-management activities required for ADP’s pre-mobilisation readiness review. Working under the direction of the Líder de Servicio, the role will assess ADP’s current arrangements and develop the programme structures, governance, responsibilities, interfaces, plans, controls and management processes required to mobilise the first airport team.

The role will translate strategic and operational requirements into practical, controlled and coordinated mobilisation arrangements. It will integrate inputs from project controls, risk, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, airport operations, logistics, permitting and other specialists into a single execution and mobilisation framework.

Our Values:

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:

- Identify gaps that could affect mobilisation, approvals, operational continuity, cost, programme, safety or delivery confidence.
- Distinguish between actions required before mobilisation, actions that may remain under active management and longer-term improvement opportunities.
- Define programme roles, responsibilities, interfaces and reporting arrangements between the Client, airport teams and supporting specialists.
- Support development of a scalable operating model with clear ownership and accountability across programme and project functions.
- Develop the Programme or Project Execution and Mobilisation Plan.
- Coordinate mobilisation activities, milestones, dependencies, approvals and operational interfaces.
- Ensure mobilisation arrangements align with programme requirements and the constraints of a live airport environment.
- Establish programme governance, reporting requirements, information flows, escalation routes and key forums.
- Establish and maintain risk, issue, action and decision registers, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
- Facilitate risk and readiness workshops and coordinate specialist support where required.
- Coordinate stakeholder, permit and approvals requirements, including key authorities, dependencies, commitments and decision points.
- Work closely with Client representatives, the Líder de Servicio and specialist teams to develop and validate mobilisation arrangements.
- Apply relevant industry best practice and lessons learned, adapting Mace methodologies to the Clients operational, contractual and regulatory environment.

You’ll Need To Have:

- Minimum 10 years' experience in programme management, project management, PMO, mobilisation, or major infrastructure delivery.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the aviation sector, including work in a live operational airport environment.
- Demonstrable experience establishing and improving programme governance, mobilisation arrangements, operating models and management controls.
- Degree qualification in engineering, construction management, architecture, project management, or a related discipline.
- Professional programme or project management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong written and spoken English and Spanish, with the ability to facilitate meetings and prepare or review programme documentation in a multicultural environment.
- Experience using programme management and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Aconex, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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