PMO Delivery Specialist - Small Change

Pension Insurance Corporation plc; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a PMO Delivery Specialist to enhance project delivery within their operations. This role involves collaborating closely with Portfolio and Project Managers to ensure efficient change initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in portfolio management methodologies and PMO best practices to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of financial services.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Insurance coverage including Travel, Private Medical

Performance Bonus

Flexible Working Arrangements

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fruit and Snacks Provided

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services with knowledge of PRA and FCA regulators.
• Ability to create and implement new processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Portfolio Manager to ensure secure delivery of projects.
• Analyze project reports to develop portfolio views and recommendations.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

PPM Tools

Job description

Role Purpose

PIC is seeking a PMO Delivery Specialist to collaborate with Portfolio and Project Managers within Operations. The role involves supporting project delivery, ensuring efficiency and success in change initiatives, and working closely with the Portfolio Manager and Project Managers embedded in the Operations capability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with a Portfolio Manager to ensure the secure delivery of projects, analyzing information for decision-making and recommendations.
2. Collaborate with the Strategic Transformation Office (STO), reporting on projects and informing portfolio analysis.
3. Serve as an SME for change processes, templates, and frameworks, advising delivery teams on governance and controls.
4. Analyze project and program reports to develop portfolio views and recommendations.
5. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Change function, 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.

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Experience supporting and assuring programs within a financial services environment, ideally with knowledge of PRA and FCA regulators.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of various portfolio management methodologies including waterfall, agile, and hybrid models in an Operations setting.
• Knowledge of enterprise and delivery PMO best practices.
• Experience with PPM tools, preferably ServiceNow.
• Experience in creating and implementing new processes, including training and communication materials.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to operate strategically and operationally.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, willing to contribute to project materials.
• Constructively challenge colleagues and collaborate on solutions.
• Recognize patterns, trends, and themes from data sources and assess their impact.
• Interpret information to produce actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop sponsor and stakeholder relationships, persuading and influencing effectively.

Benefits

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Insurance coverage including Travel, Private Medical, Critical Illness, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
• Save As You Earn (SAYE)
• Performance Bonus
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Dress for Your Day Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fruit and Snacks Provided
• Company Events and More