Inline PMO - EU GROUP Portfolio

Centre People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and telecommunications company is seeking an Inline PMO for the EU Group Portfolio to manage IT project activities across EMEA. Responsibilities include oversight of IT projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting project managers. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and experience in IT project management within regulated industries. This is a 6-month rolling contract located in Central London, with a salary up to £50k depending on experience.

Benefits

Paid commuting costs up to zone 6

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project management in regulated industries.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor IT projects for status and compliance.
• Facilitate risk management and change control processes.
• Support project managers in tracking deliverables and milestones.

Skills

IT project management

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, ServiceNow)

Job description

Overview

A highly successful IT and telecommunications services company is currently recruiting an Inline PMO – EU Group Portfolio to work at their client site in Zone 1.

In this role, you will be responsible managing and governing the investment-related project activities across EMEA and in close liaison with the Head Office. Reporting to the Project Governance team leader, the PMO will support all the planning activities related to the implementation of Head Office Group and EMEA region technology project initiatives and further facilitate to project management related activities and matters in relation to system project manager, in order to maximise the capability to provide IT services support.

The ideal candidate should have experience in IT project management, knowledge of compliance, strong analytical skills, and advanced Microsoft Office capabilities. As a PMO supporting IT initiatives in the EU group and Branch, this position will play a critical role in ensuring that technology-driven projects align with regulatory standards, European regulatory and industry standards.

Ref: CC46830

Details

TYPE: 6 months (Rolling Contract)
WORKING HOURS: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm (35 hours a week)
SALARY: up to £50k depending on experience + paid commuting costs up to zone 6
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Central London

Responsibilities

• Oversight & Monitoring of IT projects including status, progress, milestones, RAIDs and Financials
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and external regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, EU regulations)
• Identify and assess risks related to compliance and financial crime systems
• Support portfolio lead to resolve issues and control the Portfolio
• Facilitate weekly Working Group review and support monthly Programme Meetings
• Ensure change control and governance is used in line with PDLC and Business rules
• Maintain risk registers and facilitate mitigation strategies
• Support project managers in tracking milestones, deliverables, and dependencies
• Foster a PMO community within the European group and head office
• Secretariat to monthly Portfolio Committees including pack production, meeting schedule, minutes and actions, attendees / distribution lists, maintenance of ToR General meeting organisation / admin / Meeting trackers
• Police the portfolio ensuring company policy is applied e.g. financial approvals, change control etc
• Ensure Document Management & Storage is undertaken correctly
• AE Attestation Tracking / control, System Access and Set up, Coaching, Tools, Templates etc
• Support and guide the planning, controlling, monitoring and organising of the portfolio, ensuring compliance with governance and reporting and that the book of work is within delivery capability and resource capacity
• Apply project management methodologies aligned with European regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry standards

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable practical experience with demand and financial planning
• Experience with PMO/PLC processes and controls
• Highly numerate, analytical and logical skills with attention to detail
• Experience in IT project management or PMO roles within regulated industries
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, along with proven experience in providing proactive support to project management teams
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, particularly MS Excel
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, ServiceNow)
• Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skill is beneficial

All applicants for the Inline PMO - EU GROUP Portfolio must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support. We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.