PMO Manager

Talentify; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management company is seeking a PMO Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires significant experience in project management and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will ensure effective administrative processes and collaborate with stakeholders to support project delivery in a hybrid working environment based in London. The salary is competitive, ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Project, Programme or Portfolio Management.
• Outstanding analytical abilities to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quick learning of new systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective administrative processes for project delivery.
• Document agendas, minutes, and actions for meetings.
• Engage with Programme/Project Managers to develop resource plans.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical abilities

Leadership skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cost management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Project Management

Job description

Job Title

PMO Manager

12 month fixed term contract

Hybrid working in the London office with 2 days in office and 3 working remotely

Job Description

As a PMO Manager reporting to the Operations Director, you will be the sole PMO in the team, actively engaging in both administrative and delivery aspects of Project Management Office responsibilities. Your role is pivotal in ensuring efficient administrative processes that support business change and project delivery. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders and team members to provide regular communication, reporting packs, and updates, while maintaining documentation such as agendas, minutes, and action items for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective administrative processes to support business change and project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the wider team to distribute regular communication, reporting packs, and updates.
• Document agendas, minutes, and actions for meetings.
• Maintain the change framework, induction packs, and document library, ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Plan and undertake project health checks, audits, stage gate reviews, and lessons learned meetings.
• Promote best practice PMO processes to ensure adherence to required governance.
• Engage with Programme/Project Managers to understand resource requirements and develop resource plans.
• Review and challenge risk logs, ensuring quality and accuracy of reporting information, including RAID Logs.
• Review project plans with Project Managers, providing challenge and feedback to ensure consistency and quality.

Essential Skills

• Significant and relevant experience in Project Management, Programme Management, or Portfolio Management with relevant qualifications.
• Leadership skills, comfortable engaging at all levels up to Executive management.
• Outstanding analytical abilities and capability to solve complex problems and manage risk.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Proven track record in delivering to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Experience in consultation with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and business acumen.
• Excellent cost management, budget, and forecasting experience.

Location

London, UK

Rate/Salary

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Yearly