PMO Delivery Specialist - Finance

Pension Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a PMO Delivery Specialist to enhance project delivery within the Finance capability. This role involves collaborating with Portfolio and Project Managers to ensure effective change initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience in financial services and knowledge of regulatory frameworks to support project governance. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will develop and implement processes that drive efficiency. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s strategic objectives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Save As You Earn (SAYE)

Flexible Working

Dress for your Day

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services with knowledge of PRA and FCA regulations.
• Familiarity with portfolio management methodologies like waterfall and agile.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Portfolio Manager for secure project delivery and analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Change function processes.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications in Project Management

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Role Purpose

PIC is seeking a PMO Delivery Specialist to collaborate with Portfolio and Project Managers within Finance. The projects are organized into capabilities, each overseen by a portfolio manager. The PMO specialist will be embedded in the Finance capability, working closely with the portfolio manager and project managers to ensure the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with a Portfolio Manager to ensure the secure delivery of projects, analyzing information and translating it into decision-making, recommendations, and actions.
2. Collaborate with the Strategic Transformation Office (STO), reporting on projects and supporting portfolio analysis.
3. Serve as an SME for change processes, templates, and frameworks, advising delivery teams on governance and controls.
4. Analyze and interpret project and program reports to develop portfolio views and recommendations.
5. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Change function by developing better processes based on experience.
6. Implement processes, including training and communication plans.
7. Assist in producing high-quality steering committee papers, organizing meetings, and updating the STO on discussions.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Experience supporting and assuring programs and projects in financial services, preferably with knowledge of regulators (PRA and FCA).

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of portfolio management methodologies including waterfall, agile, and hybrid models within a Finance environment.
• Understanding of enterprise and delivery PMO best practices.
• Experience working with PPM tools, ideally ServiceNow.
• Experience in developing and rolling out new processes, including training and communication materials.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to operate strategically and operationally.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach, willing to create project materials.
• Constructively challenge colleagues and collaborate on solutions.
• Recognize patterns and trends from data sources, assessing their impact on the portfolio.
• Interpret information to produce recommendations and enhance decision-making.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to develop stakeholder relationships and influence decisions.

Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Insurance for Travel, Private Medical, Critical Illness, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
• Save As You Earn (SAYE)
• Bonus
• Flexible Working
• Dress for your Day
• Cycle to Work
• Fruit and snacks
• Company events