Project Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. 

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: As the private business unit continues to expand, we are searching for an inspirational Project Manager based in Germany to support our growth strategy. We are looking for an individual who has experience across the retail sector to work with a client who is one of the largest sportwear companies in the world.

This role will provide end to end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance and quality requirements. You will work on multiple projects at any one time to support the client with their ambitious store refurbishment/expansion programme across EMEA.

This is a client-facing role, responsible for collaboration with project team members and stakeholders working as part of a large Mace team delivering project management, cost management and sustainability services across EMEA.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the project team - consultants and general contractor.
• Delivers the project to approved brief.
• Managing the technical negotiations with GC.
• Project level decision maker provides decision making information and advises on higher-level decisions.
• Accountable for project cost/ programme/quality.
• Managing change control process.
• Programme interpretation, creation, and management.

Reporting on:

• Project progress, risk, and cost (via Smartsheet).
• Escalations.
• Budget (under/overspend).
• Weekly construction report from GC.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience delivering retail projects.
• Effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive approach to project delivery.
• Highly motivated including when working remotely.
• Flexibility to travel.

 You’ll also have:

• Previous experience with Smartsheets.
• Experience delivering projects in different countries.
• Fluency in multiple languages (English, German).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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.

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