Lead PMO / Senior Project Manager

Net Talent; Bellshill; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Scotland seeks a Lead PMO/Senior Project Manager to oversee global programmes and budgets in a hybrid role. Candidates must have experience managing technical delivery and business solutions, alongside a proven record in project management. This position requires strong stakeholder relationship skills and strategic thinking to implement IT strategies effectively.

Benefits

Excellent package on offer

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing the delivery and support of technology solutions.
• Knowledge of Industry best practices like Software Development Lifecycles.
• Ability to manage international stakeholder expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage team financials ensuring budgets and long-term plans are defined.
• Support delivery of IT policies and procedures in line with best practices.
• Establish successful stakeholder relationships for IT service delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

IT Service Management

Commercial vendor management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead PMO/Senior Project Manager

• Central belt Scotland, Hybrid role
• Excellent package on offer

This is a new opportunity for a Lead Senior Project Manager who has led global large scale programmes and budgets. Must also have not only managed but delivered also and in line with the framework and best practice. These programmes will be a mix of Software Development, Infrastructure and Business related programmes which would also include security initiatives. Management of a small team of Project Managers, and must have experience of full project management life cycle. Support the definition & implementation of the Global IT Strategy with responsibility for the management of the group function PMO, reporting and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage team financials ensuring budgets and 5 year plans are properly defined, spend is maintained and tracked within budget and all necessary capital expenditure is submitted for approval.
• Support the definition and delivery of IT policies, procedures and infrastructure standards in line with best practice
• Manage the IT technical delivery programme, establishing and agreeing business priorities to deliver globally aligned benefits and services
• Establish successful stakeholder relationships, managing expectations in the delivery, support and enhancements of IT Services, including leading Steering Group Meetings and Global Forums
• Ensure delivery of compliant services through rationalisation and alignment with the company global technical blueprint

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Extensive experience managing the delivery, support and maintenance of business and technology solutions
• In-depth knowledge of multiple business applications and reporting services
• Skilled in building relationships and delivering for a multi-site or international environment
• Knowledge of Industry best practice methodologies including Software Development Lifecycles, Technical Infrastructure, and IT Service Management
• Proven track record of implementing, enhancing and supporting core business applications that are key to business success
• Effective in commercial and 3rd party vendor management with major service contracts
• Knowledge and understanding of formal project management and continuous improvement/Lean practices
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinker who can manage the detail and drive towards implementation success
• Individually driven to deliver results, with the ability to drive solutions through to completion across any boundaries