PMO Manager

Who we are:

Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world.

We’re tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase.

Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment.

Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success.

We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fueling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably.

Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy, we’re creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation.

The Operations practice is integral to ensuring the seamless functioning of our practices across over 200 markets globally. By implementing strategies that drive business success, the Operations team plays a pivotal role in supporting consultant teams throughout the project lifecycle. Their responsibilities include the effective management of pricing, resourcing, and delivery of complex consultancy projects. This ensures that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.

Role summary

The PMO Manager is an experienced Project Manager within the PMO team, who plays a crucial role in driving the efficiency and success of the company’s operations. You will also support your own practice area, ensuring effective resource management and project delivery. Additionally, you will work with, and oversee members of the PMO team, supervise key processes and activities, and drive continuous improvement, contributing to the overall strategic goals and growth of the wider practices and organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of PMO processes, providing leadership within the PMO on sharing best practices.
• Act as a business partner to a practice area working with the leadership and project managers to optimise utilisation and effective rate of consulting teams.
• Ensure every project and proposal is resourced effectively.
• Ensure that all required purchase orders and other documentation are completed to support project activities.
• Provide guidance and support to the practice on internal processes, ensuring they are applied consistently and effectively.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure effective project management.
• Collaborate with practice teams to forecast resource needs, update and provide analysis on resource dashboard to ensure accuracy of resource look-ahead data.
• Lead the practice backlog process, ensuring accurate revenue phasing.
• Ensure contracts are administered effectively alongside project managers.
• Review and verify pricing for proposals to drive opportunity conversion and increase effective rate.
• Circulate resource forecast and pipeline reports within practice area.
• Provide insights and updates on project status and issues and present reports/data for senior management.

Required Education and Experience

• 6-8 years' experience in project management or PMO roles within professional services, consulting, or technology.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working on change, transformation and other complex programs of work.
• Advanced understanding and mitigation of project and commercial risks.
• Excellent organisational, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience with senior stakeholders and management presentations.

What we offer you:

We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote. Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies. We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.