EPMO

EA First; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Cambridgeshire is seeking a PMO professional to support the EPMO Lead. This role involves project oversight, governance, and continuous improvement of project management processes. Ideal for candidates with project management experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring projects adhere to established methodologies and governance structures.
• Continuously improving project management processes and tools.
• Providing guidance and training to project managers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

Job description

Full Job Description

This is a great organisation to build your career with. There is a huge amount of investment and activity taking place across the business brought about by significant expansion plans. This role is a new position brought in to support the EPMO Lead and manage the overall project management process. It will probably best suit a candidate with some experience of PMO and exposure to project management methodology.

This client is a very established organisation enjoying significant growth around the globe. They are a leading employer with a very strong track record for developing talent. The business operates hybrid working.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Project Oversight and Governance: Ensuring projects adhere to established methodologies and follow governance structures to maintain consistency and quality across all projects.
2. Process Improvement: Continuously improving project management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation.
3. Resource Management: Ensuring optimal allocation and utilisation of resources (time, people, budget, etc.) across all projects, and addressing any resource constraints or issues that arise.
4. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks across projects, creating mitigation strategies, and providing ongoing risk monitoring and reporting.
5. Support and Training: Providing guidance, mentorship, and training to project managers and teams to develop their skills and ensure consistent project delivery.
6. Reporting and Communication: Ensuring regular and transparent reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders, providing updates on project status, progress, risks, and resource needs.
7. Stakeholder Management: Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met, and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and comply with relevant regulations or internal policies.
9. Change Management: Leading and supporting change management efforts, ensuring that project changes are properly managed, communicated, and implemented across the organisation.

This role will suit a PMO professional looking for an opportunity to develop their career and broaden their skill sets. You will understand project management methodologies, e.g., PRINCE2. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence leadership are key.

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits.

EA First Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.