Programme Performance Professional (Reporting) - #1687009

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement:

“Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”.

Overview of Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Performance Associate with a Reporting bias to join our expanding, Manchester based, Programme Performance team, who are supporting several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate and collaborate with our experienced Data Performance & Reporting community and award-winning Programme Performance team.

Responsibilities:

• Working with project delivery teams—either embedded within a programme performance team or independently – the responsibilities will include:


• Driving implementation & continuous improvement in data and performance reporting (and interfacing project controls) processes to create efficiencies and benefits to our clients.


• Developing fit for purpose data performance and reporting management plans for our clients based on project requirements, data maturity and best practice.


• Promoting the benefits and requirements of Data Performance and Reporting within delivery teams.


• Implementation of integrated data and reporting hierarchies and approaches.


• Support the definition of KPIs and performance measures dictionary.


• Leading teams of data performance and reporting professionals to deliver effective, consistent, assured and value adding performance information to our clients across complex programmes.


• Present / provide data performance recommendations to relevant stakeholders and senior management to support effective decision making.


• Training and coaching clients and junior team members on data performance and reporting management processes and practices.


• Undertaking line management and mentoring activities including career and competency development.


• Continuous review of existent reporting practices against client requirements to ensure adherence to scope and value add.

Requirements:

• A Project Controls related qualification (e.g. Project Planning & Controls, APM PMQ)


• Experience undertaking data and digital reporting activities in multiple complex projects.


• Demonstrable track record in providing project controls support to the configuration and setup of project reporting information systems.


• Practical experience of implementing Earned Value Management (EVM), progress reporting, forecasting and performance reporting and analysis.


• An understanding of how other aspects of Programme Performance (Planning, Cost Control, Scope and Change Control and Risk) interact with reporting


• Familiarity of Project Controls software (Primavera P6, Active Risk Manager, nPlan etc)


• Experience in using data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Power Apps)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level)


• Pension scheme


• 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days.


• Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday


• Private healthcare and employee assistance programme


• Group life insurance.


• Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills.


• Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Financial and technical support for professional memberships


• Hybrid working


• Summer and Winter staff celebration events

We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values:

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  People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent.


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  Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity.


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  Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.


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  Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.