Associate / Project Director - Project Controls AnalyticsAECOM • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Associate / Project Director - Project Controls Analytics
AECOM
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Associate / Project Director - Project Controls Analytics
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AECOM
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Job Description Our award-winning Controls Team, within the Infrastructure & PMO Operating Unit, is a trusted partner to both public and private sector clients across the UK and globally. We lead in delivering Controls Analytics solutions across Cost, Risk, Planning, and Performance Controls, supporting large-scale infrastructure and capital projects. By combining advanced analytics with best-in-class project controls, our team enables clients to make informed, data-led decisions that drive success of their assets and investments.
As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced Controls Analytics Project Director to spearhead high-impact analytics initiatives and lead a team of professionals in delivering transformative project and programme and PMO controls solutions. This role is an opportunity to shape strategic controls frameworks and analytics methodologies at the project and programme levels, ensuring PMO functions are managed with data-backed precision. The successful candidate will work closely with senior executives, driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project performance.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership in Controls Analytics
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive controls analytics and back office strategy across large-scale projects, either standalone or as part of a PMO, providing insights to improve complex project and programme performance.
Direct and oversee analytics initiatives across multiple project dimensions, including cost, schedule, risk, benefits realisation, change control and commercial management, driving client maturity where necessary, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
Act as the primary trusted advisor to executive-level stakeholders on complex PMO and project controls strategies, analytics insights, and value‑added recommendations.
Project Controls Governance & Compliance
Define and implement governance structures and compliance frameworks to ensure controls analytics are applied consistently across all relevant functions in projects, programmes and PMO’s.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines, championing best practices in data management, analytics, and project controls.
Regularly review and refine controls analytics methodologies to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and client requirements.
Advanced Analytics & Reporting Oversight
Direct the creation and integration of advanced data analytics models to drive predictive project insights, programme benefits and strategic portfolio decisions.
Oversee the design of analytics dashboards and reporting tools, ensuring they provide timely, actionable leading insights for both internal teams and clients.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and analytics metrics, either in isolation of facilitating executive‑level workshops, to track progress, enable proactive interventions and drive continuous improvement.
Risk & Contingency Management Leadership
Lead the integration of risk analytics into project controls, enabling proactive risk and opportunity management, mitigation development implementation and tracking, predictive modelling and informed decision‑making.
Collaborate closely with risk and project teams to ensure risk impacts are quantified, contingency plans are in place, and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
Change Management
Lead the conceptualisation and development of Change Management analytics and scenario modelling, integrated with PMO functions, enabling appropriate, timely governance, and tracking of change performance during implementation (including details relevant to programme and portfolio level).
Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication
Foster high‑trust relationships with client executives and project stakeholders, for organic business development and translating complex controls analytics insights into actionable strategies.
Facilitate workshops and knowledge‑sharing sessions, promoting a deep understanding of controls analytics and their impact at all P3 and PMO levels.
Serve as the point of escalation for project controls issues, providing expert guidance on resolving high‑impact challenges.
Team Development & Mentorship
Build and mentor a high‑performing team of controls analytics professionals, guiding their development and fostering a culture of continuous learning, engagement, and a consultancy mindset.
Establish career paths, performance standards, and growth opportunities for team members to ensure a resilient talent pipeline, aligned with existing team strategy and opportunities (to be identified as part of this role).
Promote cross‑functional collaboration within IPC and across client teams, driving cohesion and shared success.
Proactively support the team leadership in business development (both new and organic), opportunity management, capability development, stakeholder engagement (both internal and external), and development/refinement of team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in data science, engineering, finance, project management, or a related discipline. A master's degree is preferred.
Relevant professional certifications, such as AACE, PMI‑PMP, MSP Practitioner, APM, or RICS, are highly desirable.
Minimum of 10‑15 years’ of experience in project, programme and PMO delivery and controls, or analytics leadership roles within infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors.
Consultancy experience, ideally with a tier one consultancy.
Demonstrated success in leading project controls and analytics initiatives for multiple high‑value, complex projects and programmes.
Experience in building and managing multidisciplinary teams, with a record of accomplishment of delivering data‑driven solutions at the executive level.
Key Skills & Competencies Leadership & Strategic Vision
Demonstrated ability to proactively provide direction, inspire teams, and influence senior stakeholders with a clear vision for controls analytics in P3 and PMO management.
Analytical Expertise & Technical Acumen
Exceptional skill in complex data analysis, including predictive modelling, cost forecasting, and trend identification.
Advanced proficiency in controls software (Power BI, PRISM, Primavera, Aconex) and data manipulation tools (Python, SQL).
Project Controls Mastery
Deep understanding of project controls disciplines, including cost management, schedule performance, risk management, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Skilled in designing integrated controls frameworks, aligning cost breakdown structures (CBS) with work breakdown structures (WBS) and organisational breakdown structures (OBS).
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Proven ability to engage with executive stakeholders and communicate complex analytics insights in an accessible, strategic manner.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills for influencing senior management and clients.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Details
ReqID: J10133417
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Senior level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction
Next Steps If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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