Associate Director - Performance & Reporting

Turner & Townsend

  • Leeds
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionOur Performance & Reporting team are focused on driving innovation, enhancing our client's integrated controls capability, improving performance, and delivering better programme outcomes. We have a growing national team of over 600 Controls & Performance professionals. The breadth and scale of our team provides great opportunities to reach back and draw upon a vast pool of experience to enhance your knowledge and career. Our strong capability, discipline communities and varied client base, provides a great opportunity to drive your career, supported by our career pathways.We are seeking an experienced Associate Director for Performance and Reporting to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure team, who are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure and Defence Projects/Programmes, locally in the Northwest and nationally.This role is predominantly based in the North with some regional travel required and we would welcome applicants based across Yorkshire, Northwest, Northeast and Scotland.Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing and delegating activities of the Performance and Reporting team on complex projects or programmes.
  • Communication with Senior Management / Stakeholders to deliver updates.
  • Briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.
  • Developing and maintaining leadership relationships with interfacing disciplines.
  • Line management activities including career development and performance management.
  • Continuous improvement in Performance and Reporting (and interfacing project controls) processes to create efficiency and increasing benefits to our clients.
  • The implementation, embedding and roll-out of any identified changes to Performance and Reporting processes.
  • The benefits and requirements of Performance and Reporting within the project and programme team.
  • Subject Matter Expertise.
  • Expert analysis to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making.
  • Training and coaching to clients and less experienced team members on Performance and Reporting processes and practices.
  • T&T's recruitment activities to grow and develop the project controls capability.
  • The national and regional Performance and Reporting communities including Community of Practice.
QualificationsSkills & Behaviours
  • You focus on the delivery of Performance Management & Reporting strategies that considers the specifics of the client or project strategic objectives, governance structure, and stage of maturity.
  • In collaboration with other disciplines, you collaborate on the establishment and maturing of a client or project Controls & Performance capability.
  • You drive high-performance teams for the delivery of Performance & Reporting.
  • You integrate technology as part of the delivery of Performance Management & Reporting aiming to increase efficiency, automation, and advanced analytics of project information.
  • You anticipate future challenges and opportunities for clients. With a deep understanding of stakeholder needs, and an understanding of the task extending beyond your own team, you are able to make change happen.
  • You set high standards and manage performance to ensure we do better every day.
  • You promote teamworking, encourage mutual support as 'One Business', forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to do our best work.
  • You strengthen your leadership skills; you build knowledge about the markets and industries we work in so you can bring our purpose and vision to life and Influence to build a better world.
  • You coach and mentor others to progress in their careers and encourage managers to focus on the development of their people. You are well informed about new developments in our industry, with a hunger to always be learning.
  • You create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You secure the well-being and safety of people and teams. Your team treats each other with care and respect, and you challenge unacceptable behavior.
Qualifications
  • Experience in Performance and Reporting on complex projects/programmes is essential.
  • Experience of interfacing with other Project Controls disciplines is essential.
  • Experience in leading Performance and Reporting teams is essential.
  • Demonstrable track record in identifying reporting and data requirements and documenting these using the appropriate types of tools and documentation is essential.
  • An understanding of data, data architecture and data models is essential.
  • The ability to work in both delivery and transformation projects is desirable.
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts is desirable.
  • For Defence specific requirements, individuals must be sole UK National; currently holding, or have the ability to get SC Clearance
Additional InformationTurner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-CH1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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