PMO Manager

Airbus; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth seeks a PMO Manager to lead the PMO across bidding, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing. You will report to the Head of PMO and collaborate with PMs, Work Package Managers, Financial Controllers and Lead Engineers to ensure delivery on schedule, budget and quality.

Knowledge of aerospace and defence, and experience with Primavera P6, MS Project and risk analysis tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO including scheduling, cost control, risk management and configuration control.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and governance reviews.
• Strong understanding of programme management tools and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of PMO tools, processes and documentation across projects.
• Provide oversight and reporting on project performance – KPIs, Issues, Dependencies, EVM and resource demand.
• Lead day-to-day PMO activities and manage stakeholder communication and governance reviews.

Skills

PMO management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Earned Value

Risk management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Active Risk Manager

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance TRAVEL REQUIRED: UK travel - several times a month LOCATION: Portsmouth TYPE: Full time

What’s in it for you

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOILThere are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change? Are you an inquisitive PMO Manager? Enjoy championing PMO? Looking for a role where your work truly has an impact? Wanting to join a team with different levels of experience who are welcoming, supportive and encourage knowledge sharing? Then we might have the role for you!

We are seeking a PMO Manager who will play a key role across the full contract lifecycle – Bidding, Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling and Closing. You will be reporting to the Head of PMO and work closely with the wider PMO, Project Managers, Work Package Managers, Financial Controlling, Lead Engineers and Supply Managers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards

How you will contribute to the team

• Co‑ordinating the implementation of appropriate business management tools, relevant methodologies, business process and project management tools, templates and documentation.
• Meet the evolving needs of Space Digital, including: Conforming to recognised best business management practice, standards and continuous improvement
• Helping to build a Programme Governance aware culture within the business including appropriate education in the processes, tools and reporting of projects.
• Managing key stakeholders, facilitating governance reviews and communicating complex information clearly and effectively
• Leading /Co‑ordinating the day‑to‑day management of the PMO team assigned to projects
• Provide oversight and reporting on project performance – Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Issues, Dependencies, Earned Value Management (EVM) and resource demand.

About you

• Knowledge and experience of aerospace and defence industry is desirable
• Track record with technical projects including scheduling, logic checking, earned value, risk management and best practice.
• Experience in resource management, planning and forecasting
• Experience in working within a PMO including scheduling, cost control, risk management and configuration control
• Good understanding/experience in using scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project and risk analysis software, such as Active Risk Manager, Primavera Risk Analysis

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Programme & Project Management

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel‑efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.