People and Culture PMO

Allianz; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and asset management firm in London is seeking a PMO Specialist to manage HR projects, develop stakeholder relationships, and enhance project methodologies. The candidate should have a strong background in project management and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and encourages personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within HR or a related area.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans for HR initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

People and Culture PMO

Company: Allianz

Location: Thornton Heath, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Date: 2025-08-09T07:27:22.013Z

Job ID: 23069588

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

What you do

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive PMO Specialist to join our People & Culture team. This role reports to the Global HRD - Operation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing senior stakeholders and developing comprehensive project plans for HR initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for HR projects. Facilitate regular meetings and communications with stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns. Act as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and deliverables.


• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets for HR initiatives, utilizing data analytics and AI tools to enhance project insights and drive informed decision-making. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within scope. Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise.


• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-project evaluations. Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, achievements, and areas for improvement.


• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within HR projects and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and refine project management methodologies and tools.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.


• Proven experience in project management, preferably within HR or a related area.


• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.


• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

What we offer

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey. We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged.

Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.

79584 | Human Resources | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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What you do We are seeking a highly organized and proactive PMO Specialist to join our People & Culture team. This role reports to the Global HRD - Operation.The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing senior stakeholders and developing comprehensive project plans for HR initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to drive projects to successful completion. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for HR projects. Facilitate regular meetings and communications with stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns. Act as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and deliverables. Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets for HR initiatives,
utilizing data analytics and AI tools to enhance project insights and drive informed decision-making. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within scope. Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-project evaluations. Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, achievements, and areas for improvement. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within HR projects and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and refine project management methodologies and tools. What you bring Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Proven experience in project management, preferably within HR or a related
area. Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure. Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus What we offer Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey. We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority

for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance. 79584 | Human Resources | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or
cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.