Senior Consultant - Digital PMO
Birmingham, UK
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The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Consultant – Digital PMO, Data Engineering and Automation to support and lead the delivery of data-enabled project and programme management solutions across major projects and programmes.
This role sits at the intersection of Programme Management, Project Controls, Information Management, data engineering, dashboards, automation and AI-enabled delivery. The successful candidate will help clients and project teams improve how project information is structured, connected, analysed and used to support better decisions.
This is a hands-on consulting and delivery leadership role. The focus is on turning project data from multiple sources including CDEs, schedules, cost systems, risk registers, action trackers, document registers and other project platforms into reliable dashboards, automated workflows, assurance outputs and digital PMO solutions.
In this role you will:
Lead data-enabled Digital PMO delivery, data engineering and reporting workstreams.
Develop automation and AI-enabled workflows. Supporting Information Management and project data governance.
Supervise and mentor junior team members.
Support bids, client engagement and service development.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are seeking an individual with a background in project management, programme management, project controls, digital delivery, data analytics, Information Management or related advisory roles. Someone with the ability to understand project delivery challenges and translate them into practical data and digital solutions, in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, water, transport, buildings, healthcare, public sector or major programme environments.
You will also have the following:
Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, data analytics, computer science, project controls, digital delivery or a related discipline.
Project and consulting experience, working with project managers, PMO teams, project controls, technical disciplines and client stakeholders.
Experience developing or supervising Power BI dashboards and the ability to define data structures, data quality rules and reporting logic.
Experience with Power Automate, low-code tools, scripts, workflow automation or similar.
Awareness of AI-enabled project delivery use cases, including document review, summarisation, action extraction and reporting.
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing Date: 5th of September
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.