PMO Manager

First Recruitment Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group seeks a PMO Manager for a 12-month contract in Leven, Scotland. The role involves supporting project governance, management, and administration across engineering projects, ensuring effective communication and risk management. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management and proven project management experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with industry standard project management tools and collaboration software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project governance frameworks.
• Assist in developing project plans and monitoring progress.
• Compile reports and coordinate project meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Change Management

Document Control

File Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Diploma in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Teams

Job description

Our Client has a requirement for aPMO Manager, who will be required to work on a 12 month contract basis in Leven.

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Leven

Role Purpose:

The PMO will support the implementation and management of project governance, controls, and general project administration. This role ensures effective communication, risk management, cost control, and change management across engineering projects. The PMO will work closely with project teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support Implementation: Assist in the implementation of Programme/Project Governance frameworks.
• Reporting Structure: Develop a tiered reporting structure to ensure effective communication, information flow, and escalation routes.
• Reports and Presentations: Compile reports and presentations following the tiered governance structure, including A3s and SteerCo decks.
• File Management: Manage Teams and IA SharePoint folder file structure and access.
• Document Control: Ensure document control in line with company standards and audit compliance.
• Schedule Management: Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and milestones. Flag programme risks raised through the tiered governance structure.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying project risks and issues raised in the tiered governance structure. Track issue resolution and update risk registers.
• Cost Management: Support Programme Manager and Project Managers with cost reporting and management. Ensure information flow between suppliers, consultants, and the project team.
• Change Management: Develop a scope change register for each project. Work with package leads and stakeholders to identify scope changes early. Document scope changes and outcomes.
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Minutes and Action Tracking: Attend project meetings, record minutes, and update action trackers.
• Reporting: Compile data and generate regular reports for project stakeholders.
• Audit Schedules: Develop audit schedules, track, and communicate learnings/findings.
• Progress Recording: Work with the Programme/Project manager to record progress through images and video.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with industry standard project management tools and collaboration software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project or similar tools.

Education:

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Proven experience in project management, preferably in an engineering environment.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for [role] looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

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