PMO Lead

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an ETMO Lead to shape and deliver a programme office that enhances change delivery capabilities. The role involves managing strategic programmes, fostering teamwork, and ensuring programme quality through effective governance and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Change Management and extensive experience in programme management.

Benefits

Flexible holiday options

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Up to 50% discount on insurance products

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Change Management (e.g., SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, Axelos P3O, MoP, APM Project Professional).
• Extensive experience in Change Delivery and Project/Programme Offices.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the programme office for strategic programmes.
• Provide project and programme reports to management bodies.
• Support financial management by tracking costs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Change Delivery

Programme Methodology

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Professional qualification in Change Management

Job description

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Enterprise Transformation Management Office (ETMO) Lead

As the ETMO Lead, you will play an active role in shaping, establishing, and delivering a programme office to support key strategic programmes across the Allianz UK business, enhancing change delivery capability.

You will contribute to fostering teamwork and supporting colleagues in providing all programme management capabilities.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Establishing and managing the programme office for strategic programmes, ensuring appropriate governance for successful delivery.
2. Supporting team members to achieve personal and team development.
3. Seeking opportunities to improve programme management office capabilities and output quality, encouraging innovative ideas.
4. Providing project and programme reports to management bodies such as Steering Committees, Change Investment Committee, ExCo, and Board.
5. Offering planning support as needed.
6. Controlling scope and milestones.
7. Identifying and tracking dependencies across the programme.
8. Supporting financial management by tracking costs and working with Finance Business Partners.
9. Overseeing resource tracking aligned with financial reporting.
10. Ensuring programme quality through adherence to Allianz standards.

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in building and managing programme offices.
• Proven track record with complex programmes.
• Expertise in programme methodology and lifecycle across multiple environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Capability to lead improvements and change initiatives.
• Experience working under pressure on time-sensitive activities.
• Extensive experience in Change Delivery, Project/Programme Offices.
• Proficiency in governance forums like Steering Committees.
• Experience managing multiple projects and workstreams.
• Analytical skills to identify assurance areas needing attention.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery practices.
• Financial tracking and analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Change Management (e.g., SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, Axelos P3O, MoP, APM Project Professional).

What We Will Offer You

We recognize and reward excellent work with flexible benefits, including flexible working options, global career opportunities, and career development. Benefits include:

• Flexible holiday options
• Annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Up to 50% discount on insurance products

Our Ways of Working

We support flexible hours and hybrid work patterns to balance customer needs, personal circumstances, and business requirements, fostering innovation and work-life balance.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, accredited by EDGE, Women in Finance, Disability Confident, Stonewall, and others. We embrace neurodiversity and offer tailored adjustments for candidates.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme. Contact our Resourcing team for assistance with applications or accommodations.