PMO Manager

55 Redefined Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

About the job you're considering

As a PMO Manager, you will be at the heart of our programme office, leading and directing the PMO function to achieve goals and client satisfaction. You will have a track record of creating, implementing, rescuing or operating PMOs in large portfolio environments. You will ensure that programmes are appropriately run, and you’ll have a great view across the entire client landscape. You’ll be flexible, adapting to the day-to-day changes which occur on every significant programme, nimble in the way you work and operating at the heart of delivery.

We’re looking for people who can build great relationships with clients, and who naturally engender trust from those they work with. Coming to work with us means using the right change management techniques to guide our clients through a seamless programme of activity which ensures the smooth running of our technology-enabled transformation projects.

Your role

You’ll support the smooth running of the end-to-end programme through working flexibly across the following areas:

1. Project financial management – supporting the creation of and tracking of budgets and costs, revenue and profitability
2. Governance – ensuring delivery governance is adhered to across the portfolio
3. Planning – assisting in the production and ongoing maintenance of high level and detailed project plans, utilising a range of planning tools and technologies
4. Project reporting – both internal and external
5. Change Control – management and administering of change control processes and templates
6. Risk and Issue Management – driving implementation of best proactive risk policies and governance frameworks
7. Compliance – driving the programmes to meet the standards we expect within Capgemini
8. Resource management – organising people, tasks and resources to bring about successful conclusions
9. Communications – Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem solving and analytical skills
10. Process Improvement – identify and support areas of process improvement to enable efficient project delivery
11. Business Development – contributing to creation of proposal and business / solution development initiatives

Your skills and experience

• Extensive background in delivery in PMO roles within an IT and Business Change environment. A background in consultancy or professional services delivery would be advantageous though not essential.
• Proven experience in leadership, both in people and operational.
• In depth understanding of the impact PMO has on good project and programme management
• Brilliant communications and interpersonal skills which you’ll use to relate to clients to help them to understand what PMO can offer to them
• Aligning the priorities and mandate of the Programme Office to the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation and the clients’ delivery needs, providing direction and implementing all required processes
• The ability to provide input on project / programme support matters, offering direction and clear guidance on PMO technical matters
• Complete knowledge and understanding of project and programme lifecycles
• A strong and enduring desire to further your own personal development through studying for industry qualifications
• Flexibility in terms of project role, willing and able to support Programme / Project Directors as required
• Flexibility in terms of being able to assume client PMO activities on their behalf
• Complete flexibility regarding location of work, and willing to work away from home when required to be located at our clients’ sites

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.