Associate Practice Director

Job Description

Overview

Project & Programme management services (PPMS) team is an integral part of Global Project & Programme Management (GPMO) practice. PPMS team enables the Programme leadership, with a predictable and efficient project performance management & reporting, and business intelligence to ensure our portfolio of projects are being effectively and efficiently directed, managed, and delivered. The team supports our rapid response methodology, focusing on enhancing programme services capability through our hub office in the Global Technology Centre (GTC), India. This approach brings cost efficiencies and a significantly larger digital and programme management resource pool for the benefit of our clients. We leverage a combined onshore and offshore delivery model for extended workdays, accelerating programme delivery for our clients. Our aspiration is to be the global leader in Programme Management Services, building a future-ready team that is agile and adaptable to every client’s needs.

The Associate Practice Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the project control functions for complex and high-stakes projects. This role requires advanced and specialized knowledge and skills to deliver complex assignments and projects. The Associate Practice Director will lead client projects or functional teams, manage important resources, navigate complex negotiations, and address high-risk and complex issues. This position serves as a point of reference for peers due to the level of specialization and experience in interpreting client or functional technical issues and recommending best practices.

Your role

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Project Controls team, aligning project control activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

• Develop and implement project control processes, tools, and best practices to improve project delivery and performance.

• Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to define project control strategies and ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Review of our Key Account Management Plans for all key clients.

Cost Monitoring and Controls:

• Develop and maintain project cost management systems, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely cost control, cost estimating, and financial reporting for all projects.

• Analyse cost variances and trends, and work with project managers to implement corrective measures.

Planning and Scheduling:

• Oversee the development of project schedules, including planning, baseline creation, monitoring, and updating.

• Ensure accurate scheduling practices are in place and that schedules are integrated with cost and resource plans.

• Lead the analysis of schedule variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure project timelines are met.

Performance Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of regular project performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.

• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

• Ensure effective communication of project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project controls team, including planners, schedulers, cost controllers, and risk managers.

• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.

• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and manage team resources effectively.

• Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.

• Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.

• Develop mentor and support your teams on project / technical delivery.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project controls processes and systems.

• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in project delivery.

• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices, and ensure the organization is leveraging leading-edge project controls methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project control practices are fully integrated into project planning and execution.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.

About you

• Masters/bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 18 - 25 years of experience in project controls, with at least 8 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Ecosys, MS Project, Earned Value Management).

• Proven experience in large-scale capital projects, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), AACE’s Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or PMI’s Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) are preferred.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

• Generous annual leave balance.

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

• Remote work opportunities outside of country.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Relocation assistance.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.