Associate / Project Director - Project Controls Analytics

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Associate / Project Director - Project Controls AnalyticsAECOM, Birmingham, England, United KingdomJob Description

Our award-winning AECOM Controls Team, within the Infrastructure and 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 the 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.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.Project Controls Governance and Compliance : Define and implement governance structures and compliance frameworks to ensure controls analytics are applied consistently across all relevant functions in projects, programmes and PMOs. Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines, championing best practices in data management, analytics, and project controls.Advanced Analytics and 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 timely, actionable leading insights for both internal teams and clients. Develop KPIs and analytics metrics to track progress and drive continuous improvement.Risk and Contingency Management Leadership : Lead the integration of risk analytics into project controls, enabling proactive risk and opportunity management, mitigation development and tracking, predictive modelling and informed decision-making. Collaborate 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 and 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 and 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. Promote cross-functional collaboration within IPC and across client teams, driving cohesion and shared success. Proactively support the team leadership in business development, opportunity management, stakeholder engagement, and development/refinement of team.If you are passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we do not just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. See our LinkedIn page to stay updated on the impactful projects we are working on.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 consultancyDemonstrated 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 delivering data-driven solutions at the executive level.Key Skills and Competencies

Leadership and 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 and 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 CBS with WBS and OBS.Communication and 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.About AECOM: AECOM is the world''s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. We are a Fortune 500 company and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply or interview, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO ..... full job details .....