Project Manager- Paonta Sahib

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedProject Manager Office (PMO) professional with 10–15 years of experience in project governance, planning, reporting, performance monitoring, and portfolio management. The role will be responsible for establishing project management standards, driving governance frameworks, monitoring project performance, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Governance & Project Controls

• Develop, implement, and maintain PMO policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across projects.
• Establish project control mechanisms, stage-gate reviews, and performance monitoring systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project management processes.

Project Planning & Monitoring

• Oversee project schedules, milestones, resource plans, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor project progress and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
• Support project teams in implementing effective planning and control strategies.

Portfolio & Program Management

• Consolidate and monitor project portfolios across multiple business units.
• Provide visibility on project health, resource utilization, budget performance, and delivery status.
• Support prioritization and alignment of projects with organizational goals.
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings with leadership teams.

Reporting & Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Prepare and present project dashboards, status reports, executive summaries, and portfolio performance reports.
• Analyze project metrics and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across project reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain PMO performance dashboards.

Resource & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with project managers, department heads, clients, consultants, and leadership teams.
• Support resource planning and allocation across projects.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and senior management.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement and governance reviews.

Financial & Risk Management

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
• Track project expenditures and identify financial risks.
• Support business case reviews and investment evaluations.
• Ensure project risks are documented, monitored, and mitigated through structured processes.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct project audits and governance reviews.
• Drive lessons learned sessions and knowledge management initiatives.
• Support implementation of quality assurance measures across projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Project Management is preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PMO, or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in PMO, project controls, project management, or program management.
• Strong experience managing project governance frameworks and reporting systems.
• Experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, engineering, or consulting environments preferred.
• Proven experience in handling multiple projects, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

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.

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