A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to join a highly established organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation.

Reporting to the Head of Programme Management, the PMO Manager will work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, IT Business Analysts, and key business sponsors/stakeholders to support project definition, to initiate, plan and deliver projects, demonstrating string governance and reporting progress tracking to plan. You will join an innovative and fast-paced IT team during a period of transition and transformation, liaising with several key senior stakeholders, whilst successfully influencing key decision making to ensure the IT Programme of works is initiated and delivered within the required timelines.

The PMO Manager will be responsible for establishing effective governance and controls and for ensuring that all projects progress appropriately through governance and that quality is maintained.

You will take ownership of the IT PMO, establishing effective governance and controls, and leading on the definition, rollout and adoption of these governance and controls. You will ensure that all projects adopt the PMO governance and controls, with appropriate reporting and assurance to ensure compliance and effective portfolio prioritisation, risk management and financial controls. You will ensure adoption or/and adherence to effective change control processes across projects, whilst providing targeted and timely Management Information on all activities.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of having worked as a PMO Manager
• Extensive PMO Management experience, with the ability to define, deploy and control a programme or portfolio method that supports project managers in delivering to time and budget agreements
• Knowledge of PMO Management tools
• You should ideally have experience working in the Utilities sector / experience of delivering IT solutions in or for utilities clients
• Have experience of managing a portfolio of projects and/or programmes of work/PMO function in a largely outsourced environment
• Experience of financial ownership of portfolios and projects in a variety of different contractual situations
• Process and Governance design and implementation expertise
• Degree level educated
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification is essential

This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution)
• 14 x salary Life Insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans
• Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working options

If you would like to discuss this position further, please apply with an updated CV or contact me for a confidential discussion.

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