Programme Director

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Mace Consult is bringing together an experienced team to support the delivery of a major infrastructure programme in the Philippines. This is an opportunity for accomplished professionals to play a key role in a complex, multi-site programme, applying international best practice, specialist expertise and collaborative leadership to deliver successful outcomes and lasting impact.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Leads strategic programme delivery, driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement and resource optimization to achieve business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the delivery of major programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client outcomes.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, operating models, systems and controls.
• Build, lead and develop high-performing, inclusive teams with the right capability and expertise.
• Drive excellence in safety, quality, risk, sustainability, compliance and commercial performance.
• Develop trusted client and stakeholder relationships, providing leadership, challenge and clear direction.
• Champion innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to realize programme benefits and business value.
  
  

You'll Need To Have

• Civil Engineering qualifications: licensed civil engineer, or equivalent professional license/certification recognized by the relevant national authority, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Relevant experience: minimum 15 years professional experience, preferably including 10 years managing buildings infrastructure projects of similar scale and complexity.
• International project experience is highly desirable, particularly experience delivering major infrastructure programmes with international clients, consultants, contractors and/or development or funding institutions.
• Programme delivery: proven success delivering major, multi-site buildings or infrastructure programmes across the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, design, construction oversight and closeout.
• Leadership: strong experience building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams, integrating implementation schedules, annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans and team deliverables against programme targets.
• Programme governance and controls: expertise in PMO/programme governance, risk, regulatory compliance, commercial controls and management reporting, including implementation of programme operating models, systems and controls.
• Consultant, design and quality management: experience overseeing design and construction-supervision consultants, monitoring performance and milestones, managing risks and coordinating design reviews, quality assurance and value engineering to improve resilience, constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Procurement and contracts: strong experience overseeing procurement and contract administration for consultancy, civil works, goods and services, including bid evaluation, negotiations, variations and dispute prevention.
• Financial and performance oversight: experience managing programme budgets, fund utilisation, disbursement forecasts, financial reporting and audit readiness, together with digital monitoring systems, dashboards, results frameworks and validated field data to track progress across multiple sites.
• Stakeholder management: proven ability to build trusted relationships and coordinate effectively with clients, government agencies, funding partners, consultants, school stakeholders and other delivery partners, including knowledge transfer and capacity building.
• Safeguards and sustainability: experience integrating environmental and social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, grievance management, gender equality and social inclusion, alongside safety, quality, sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Sector expertise: advanced knowledge of the construction, infrastructure and property sectors, with strong commercial awareness and relationship management capability.
• Preferred qualifications: a master's degree in a related discipline and relevant contract management training are preferred.
  
  

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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 organisation.

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