PMO Manager

Empro Consultants; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to drive project execution and ensure seamless service transitions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in the industry, strong analytical skills, and proven proficiency in project management tools. This role offers a supportive team environment with a remote-first structure and emphasizes collaboration and diversity.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Annual Team Events and Socials

Early Friday Finish

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Facilities Management industry.
• 5+ years of PMO or project-related experience.
• Effective communicator with a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.
• APM, P3O, or PRINCE2 Accreditations required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish a Transition Plan adhering to standards.
• Manage governance meetings and track project progress.
• Conduct stakeholder management activities.
• Oversee operational readiness and cutover processes.
• Facilitate transition and handover to BAU.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Project

Visio

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

At Empro Consultants, we're committed to excellence in the Facilities Management sector. Our focus is on delivering top-tier services and driving positive change within the industry. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued and empowered to excel.

Purpose of the Role:

As a PMO Manager at Empro Consultants, you will be instrumental in facilitating the successful delivery of projects, particularly those involving transitions between service providers in the Facilities Management sector. You'll lead an efficient PMO, implementing robust project management processes to ensure project execution excellence and drive service excellence for our clients. This dynamic role requires strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and establish a Transition Plan, ensuring adherence to program and project management standards.
• Implement robust governance, scheduling and managing governance meetings, and ensuring effective tracking of project progress.
• Manage RAID (Risks, Issues, Assumptions, Dependencies) tracking and assist Workstream Leads in overseeing delivery.
• Conduct stakeholder management activities, identifying and mapping stakeholders and ensuring effective communication strategies.
• Oversee operational readiness and cutover processes, including developing cutover plans and managing risks.
• Facilitate transition and handover to BAU (Business as Usual), ensuring completion of all activities and conducting lessons learned reviews.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in the Facilities Management industry.
• 5+ years of PMO or project-related experience.
• Effective communicator with a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Project, Visio, Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• A proactive and flexible approach within a changing environment.
• APM, P3O, or PRINCE2 Accreditations.
• Excellent Company Culture
• Advocates of DE&I and Neurodiversity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Team Events and Socials
• Early Friday Finish
• Remote-first role with occasional in-person team days

If you're ready to join a supportive team, seize this exciting opportunity, and contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic business, we'd love to hear from you.