Head of PMO Operations

Specsavers; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Head of PMO Operations to lead their Technology PMO. This role involves managing IT project governance, driving transformation initiatives, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have extensive PMO management experience in a technical environment and a strong understanding of resource planning and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with extensive experience in PMO management.
• Track record in large, complex organizations.
• Familiarity with agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of PMO professionals, creating integrated macro plans and reports.
• Implement and maintain resource forecasting capabilities.
• Define and deploy PMO capabilities, ensuring adherence to governance tools.

Skills

PMO management

resource planning

portfolio management

governance frameworks

agile methodologies

waterfall methodologies

workforce planning systems

Job description

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Are you ready to lead our Technology PMO? Specsavers is looking for a Head of PMO Operations to join our team. This exciting role will be at the forefront of our IT delivery governance, driving transformation and change initiatives across the function.

At Specsavers, we believe in changing lives through better sight and hearing. Our Technology team underpins this mission by delivering clear, value-focused, and efficient technology solutions. As the Head of PMO Operations, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our IT projects are managed effectively, providing data-driven insights that enable strategic decision-making.

You'll lead a team of PMO professionals, including Programme Office Leads, PMO Analysts, and Planning Managers. Your responsibilities will include creating integrated macro plans, reports, and delivery performance insights. You'll work closely with IT resource and delivery leaders to implement and maintain resource forecasting capabilities, ensuring real-time visibility and data-driven insights into resource utilisation. Your role will involve defining and deploying PMO capabilities, partnering with Heads of Delivery to ensure adherence to governance tools and processes, and managing resource-related risks and dependencies.

We're seeking a proven leader with extensive experience in PMO management, resource planning, and delivery operations within a technical IT environment. You should have a track record of working in large, complex organisations with diverse project portfolios. Expertise in portfolio management, workforce planning systems, and governance frameworks is essential. Familiarity with agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies will be advantageous.

Ready to take the next step in your career? If you're a proactive and experienced professional, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Specsavers and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Apply now and lead our Technology PMO to new heights.

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