Operations Director, PMO, Consultancy, UK
I was first introduced to project management when I left university and landed a role within the aviation industry. I was fortunate to gain experience across a number of roles - from wayfinding to programme leadership - eventually finding my calling working in the Project Management Office (PMO). I made the move to Mace to put my skills and experience to the test, taking a leading role in setting up the PMO for Keflavik Airports Expansion Programme - where I’ve been ever since!
Mace gives you the autonomy to apply entrepreneurial flair and innovative solutions to deliver distinctive value for our clients.Seeing challenges as opportunities is embedded in our culture and I’ve witnessed this first-hand as we’ve embraced the digital agenda, looking to deploy products such as the ‘Control Centre’ and ‘Control Room’ in live environments.
By surrounding myself with talented people who push me to continually learn and improve every day. I have a passion for personal development, from both a physical and mental wellbeing perspective, and I strongly believe taking small positive steps every day will lead to big change overtime.
On the project I’m working on in Iceland, we’re adapting the UK approach to project management to suit local context, and right-size it for the environment we’re working in. So, we’re constantly learning and thinking of better ways to do things across all PMO functions, like commercial management, reporting and information management. For me, the pursuit of a better way is what redefining the boundaries of ambition is all about.
It’s been fantastic to develop the PMO team in Iceland, as we support our client’s vision for Keflavik Airport to grow in its role as the main gateway to the country. I have the pleasure of working with a dynamic, diverse and empathetic team and it’s our collaborative approach that helps deliver results.
Mace has given me opportunities that I don’t believe I would have found elsewhere. Whether it’s UK-based or international; hands-on project delivery or behind the scenes innovation and strategic problem solving; being part of a forward-looking organisation affords you the flexibility to find your own “why” and go after it. Working at Mace not only empowers you, but it also challenges you to think of new ways of working and bring new perspectives to some of the most exciting projects around the world.
You need to be highly organised, process orientated, and outcome focussed. You also need to be an effective communicator that’s flexible when crossing between strategic thinking and tactical execution. At Mace, we deal with a variety of projects and clients from all walks of life, so you need empathy to improvise and adapt to ever-changing environments.