Associate Director - Information Management

Associate Director - Information Management

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

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

This role requires BPSS Security clearance. You will be responsible for managing the information management (IM) function, contributing to developing strategic development, standards and management plans, and leading delivery of the IM discipline for client projects/programmes. Provides leadership & direction across the function and supports and coaches managers.

You'll be responsible for:

• Acting as a thought leader in IM.
• Defining and delivering IM strategies, standards (including ISO19650) and processes within Mace Way and for client-facing projects.
• Establishing and managing the project/programme IM function following the strategy, standards and processes set.
• Executing assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts submitted and stored.
• Providing expert technical and functional advice, contributing to, and shared ownership of aspects of global digital centre of excellence including body of knowledge.
• Proactively contributing to bids in terms of IM strategies and solutions, driving successful delivery.
• Managing a large team (or several teams) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture.
• Providing performance management, technical & career development and coaching.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

• Information management leadership experience across multiple projects/programmes, including information architecture, naming, numbering, filing, ISO19650.
• Experience leading big projects and programmes in IM and document control, including setting up the document control and IM function and standards setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Effective negotiator with stakeholder management experience at all levels.
• Ability to focus on what is essential rather than what is optimal for expedient delivery.
• Experience building effective and high-performing teams.
• Effective delegation and task assignment skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to organize others, seek clarity, and set/manage boundaries.

You'll also have:

• Technical qualifications and certifications such as APM IM, Assoc of information managers.
• Subject expert experience in key IM software including Aconex, ViewPoint, business collaborator, etc.
• Experience in the construction, property, and real estate industry, with awareness of security, cyber security, and data protection.
• Experience working in an international setting, either remotely from or outside the UK.

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.