Project Management Office Lead

ENGINEERINGUK; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job description

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Sector: Project and Program Management

Role: Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: 12 month Secondment | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

Reporting to the Programme Manager on the Bridge transformation programme, the PMO Lead will lead the implementation, control, and refinement of the programme's governance approach.

You will be at the forefront of governance management, control, and delivery to ensure benefits are realised against the future ways of working for SSEN Distribution.

You Will

• Oversee the governance of program management, ensuring compliance with project deliverables and frameworks, and be responsible for the management of the PMO and PMO team.
• Monitor and report on the key programme milestones, risks, budgets, and resources, providing coherent updates for leadership through consistent status reports across the programme.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness and regularly review the touchpoints of the team into programme governance and assurance and conduct process improvement where suitable, writing board papers to drive improvement where required.
• Ensure due diligence and assurance across the programme through project reviews and audits with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop good working relationships across the team and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure visibility and clarity around the programme deliverables.

You Have

• Process improvement, process efficiency, or transformational change experience, ideally within network operations.
• Be highly proficient in complex project management, with the ability to develop and implement methodologies and best practices.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and the presentation of complex data to key stakeholders.
• Leadership skills and line management experience and ability to demonstrate this in line with SSE's core values.
• The ability to work to demanding deadlines and be comfortable to work in a changing environment.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an Equal Opportunity Employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 341514 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to Apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Our Benefits

• Sharesave Scheme
• 34 days of annual leave
• Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
• Interest-free technology loans
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Private healthcare discounts
• Subsidised gym memberships
• 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
• Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

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