PMO Manager - Clean Energy & Transmission at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Guardamar del Segura, Valencian Community, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Coordination, Risk Management, Project Controls, Contract Management, Training, Coaching, Process Improvement, Budget Management, Infrastructure Projects, Energy Sector

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Role Overview We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to support the successful planning and execution of a large-scale infrastructure project in Japan. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role will be responsible for establishing and leading the Project Management Office (PMO), driving project governance, and ensuring effective project execution from the pre-FID (Final Investment Decision) phase through delivery. The PMO Manager will play a critical role in implementing project management best practices, improving project controls, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring transparent reporting across stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO) framework, governance structure, and project control processes. Implement and maintain project management procedures and standards across the project lifecycle. Review existing project management methodologies and recommend process improvements tailored to the local project environment in Japan. Train, coach, and support PMO members, project team members, and external contractors to ensure consistent adherence to project procedures and governance requirements. Monitor project performance, schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives. Analyze variances between planned and actual project progress, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions. Proactively identify project risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and track action plans through resolution. Facilitate project governance activities, including meetings, decision-making processes, and stakeholder communications. Ensure the timely preparation and delivery of accurate project reports, dashboards, and status updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders. Support the development and project teams in achieving critical project milestones leading up to Final Investment Decision (FID) and beyond. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree or above in Project Management, Engineering, Law, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Proven experience in Project Management, Contract Management, Engineering, or a combination of these areas. Strong understanding of project governance, project execution, and stakeholder management within complex projects. Ability to bridge global project management practices with traditional Japanese business and working styles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify project risks and drive mitigation actions. Excellent communication and coordination skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required. Preferred Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial, energy, construction, or data center projects. Experience establishing or managing a Project Management Office (PMO). Familiarity with project controls, contract administration, and project reporting. Business-level Japanese and English communication skills. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be a collaborative and approachable professional who can build strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders. Key personal attributes include: Kind, respectful, and approachable demeanor. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Patience and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support team success. Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges. Ability to navigate complex organizational environments while maintaining professionalism and composure. Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & 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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-MS1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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. Department: Energy and natural resources

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Responsibilities

The PMO Manager will establish and lead the Project Management Office, driving project governance and ensuring effective project execution. They will monitor project performance, analyze variances, identify risks, and facilitate communication among stakeholders.