PMO Consultant (contract)

Seven Consulting Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development plans

Training sessions

Mentoring program

Collaborative culture

Paid overtime

Recognition & Rewards for high perfomr

Job security

Project 7 charity initiative

Job summary

Seven Consulting is seeking an experienced PMO Consultant to work directly with clients and deliver high-quality PMO services on contract engagements in Melbourne. You will support establishing and operating PMOs across projects, programs, or portfolios, driving improvements, and shaping governance frameworks.

The role requires a track record of supporting complex IT program delivery, strong risk management, reporting, and facilitation skills, as well as leadership to guide PMO teams and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support successful PMOs and interact with senior executives to ensure robust project planning, progress reporting and governance.
• Experience delivering governance on mission-critical IT programs and projects.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an analyst working in a PMO for multiple large IT programs.
• Detailed understanding of program management methodologies and practices.
• Proven ability to drive processes in risk management, reporting, facilitation of review meetings, cost estimates and scheduling, vendor and resource management, project planning and progress, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the PMO Manager in establishing and operating the PMO for a project, program, or portfolio.
• Drive improvements and uplift PMO capabilities.
• Develop and implement robust processes to support governance and controls.
• Refine PMO practices in line with changing requirements and best-practices/frameworks.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the client’s organisation.
• Motivate and guide other PMO team members.

Skills

PMO experience

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Risk management

Reporting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Resource management

Project planning

Governance

Team-building

Resilience

References

Education

Project Management qualifications preferred

Job description

Seven Consulting is a private and independent Australian project and program management consultancy. Since 2002 we have managed and successfully delivered large-scale, complex IT-enabled business transformation projects ranging from $1M to $1.4Bn in value for some of Australia's top companies. Our results show client satisfaction at 99.62% and team satisfaction at 98.51%, and those figures continue to hold firm. Due to the continued success and growth of Seven Consulting, we are looking for talented PMO Consultants with relevant experience who share our passion for delivering quality outcomes through business change to join our team on a contract basis.

Your new role

As a PMO Consultant, you will work directly with our clients to deliver high-quality PMO services. Each engagement is different but typical responsibilities of a PMO Consultant include:

• Support the PMO Manager in establishing and operating the PMO for a project, program, or portfolio.
• Driving improvements and uplifting PMO capabilities
• Developing and implementing robust processes, supporting the overall governance and controls
• Refining existing PMO practices in line with changing requirements and assisting in the establishment of best practices and frameworks.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the client’s organisation
• Motivate and guide other members of the PMO team

What you bring:

You are an experienced professional with a proven ability to support successful PMOs and demonstrated an extensive history of contributing alongside senior executives to ensure robust project planning, progress reporting, and process governance on mission-critical IT programs and projects.

You will also possess the following essential attributes:

• Self-starter with proven ability to add value within project, program &/or portfolio PMOs
• A successful track record of supporting the delivery for complex programs
• High integrity
• Minimum 5 years experience as an analyst working in a PMO for multiple large IT programs
• A detailed/demonstrated understanding of program management methodologies and practices
• Proven ability to drive processes in risk management, reporting, facilitation of review meetings, cost estimates and scheduling, vendor and resource management, project planning and progress, and associated governance
• Demonstrable leadership and team-building skills
• High energy levels to ensure program delivery or turnaround success
• Tenacity and resilience, remain calm under pressure situations
• Excellent references from previous employers and client sponsors
• Project Management qualifications are preferred, but not essential.

What we Offer:

Seven Consulting is committed to building a community of high calibre PMO & project delivery professionals and providing a rewarding career by offering:

• Individual career development plans
• Training sessions
• A mentoring/mentee program
• A collaborative & inclusive culture
• Paid overtime
• Recognition & Rewards for high performance
• Job Security and support during personal hardships
• Charity Initiative – Project 7

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Seven Consulting embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or based on disability.

Seven Consulting is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members. All applicants are required to complete any necessary employment checks.