PMO Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Technology team as PMO Manager. The successful candidate will work as part of the Change team which includes a group of Project Managers and Business Analysts. Acting as the key contact that holds the overarching view of the Change Portfolio of projects and assignments. Supporting the Head of Change and Technology Leadership to oversee the delivery of a pipeline of change/projects, ensuring the delivery aligns with the Change Governance and the Technology and Organisational strategies in a prioritised manner.

This is a full time / permanent position working 35 hours per week.

As an organisation, we work hybrid, with 3 days in our St Andrews office, 2 days from home on average per week.

Please note, we may close applications early should we receive sufficient applications.

What We Offer

We offer a great benefits package including the following:

• Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay
• Life Insurance Cover
• Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
• 35 Days Holiday Per Year
• Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women’s Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
• Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• Experience in Project and Portfolio Governance, including compliance Agile, Waterfall and hybrid
• Knowledge and understanding of Portfolio governance, Project assurance, risk management and Change Management.
• Experience in ensuring governance, reporting, and compliance support effective technology project delivery.
• Prince2 or equivalent professional qualifications

About The R&A

The R&A group of companies was formed in 2004 to take on The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ responsibilities for governing the Rules of Golf, staging The Open, golf’s original championship, and developing the sport. The World Golf Museum in St Andrews is part of The R&A group.

Together The R&A and the USGA govern the sport of golf worldwide, operating in separate jurisdictions with a commitment to a single code for the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status and Equipment Standards. The R&A, through R&A Rules Ltd, governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, on behalf of over 61 million golfers engaged in the sport in 145 countries and with the consent of 164 organisations from amateur and professional golf.

The R&A has responsibility for running a series of world-class amateur events and international matches in women’s and girls’ as well as men’s and boys’ golf. The R&A stages the AIG Women’s Open and works with the DP World Tour to stage the Senior Open presented by Rolex.

The R&A is committed to investing £200 million over ten years in developing golf and supports the growth of the sport internationally, including the development and management of sustainable golf facilities.