PMO Manager

NHS; Wickford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Wickford is seeking a PMO Manager to oversee the Digital Portfolio Management Office. The role involves developing governance processes, managing complex projects, and presenting high-quality reports to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in a large organization. This position offers excellent support and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme and project management.
• Ability to engage at all staffing levels within a complex organization.
• Successful record of implementing governance-related changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the single pathway for project requests.
• Oversee delivery of agreed plans and milestones.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports to various boards.

Skills

Project management methodology

Advanced IT skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Influencing and negotiating

Education

Degree level qualification

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

PMO Manager

The closing date is 09 December 2025

The Digital Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager will play an integral role in developing and running the Digital PMO for the Trusts Digital Directorate to ensure programmes and projects adhere to new standards and governance, supporting a forward facing view and a single pathway. The postholder will work with the AD of Digital Service Development to set up the initial structure, processes and governance that the form the baseline for the new Digital PMO. Support will be provided to all projects undertaken by the Digital department within their respective teams initially.

The postholder will be expected to interact with all staffing levels across the Trust and work with peers, senior and junior staff within the Digital Directorate, ensuring the effective and efficient management of the portfolio.

The postholder will be required to present PMO updates and highlights to various boards as required. The postholder will be expected to deputise for the AD of Digital Service Development when required.

Main duties of the job

Integration

Develop and maintain the single pathway for new change, project and programme requests into the directorate

Develop and maintain the portfolio list allowing ongoing management and forward-facing forecast

Review and standardisation of documentation used in the delivery of programmes and projects within the directorate

Develop and maintain standardised reporting across all levels of the portfolio

Reviewing current and future projects / programmes against the new standards

Oversee delivery of agreed plans and milestones

Acting as the central point of contact, receiving complex information, identifying solutions to problems identified and ensuring that cross cutting themes are managed appropriately.

To prepare and present monthly high quality written and verbal reports to the Digital Strategy Group.

To prepare and present high quality written and verbal reports to the Executive Team and Board of Directors as appropriate

Management of financial resources allocated to the projects.

Organisation and facilitation of workshops, engagement events and meetings that contribute to the set up and ongoing management of the Digital PMO

Lead in the creation and write up of portfolio action plans and reports for leadership and Executive audiences

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

ntegration

Develop and maintain the single pathway for new change, project and programme requests into the directorate

Develop and maintain the portfolio list allowing ongoing management and forward-facing forecast

Review and standardisation of documentation used in the delivery of programmes and projects within the directorate

Develop and maintain standardised reporting across all levels of the portfolio

Reviewing current and future projects / programmes against the new standards

Oversee delivery of agreed plans and milestones

Acting as the central point of contact, receiving complex information, identifying solutions to problems identified and ensuring that cross cutting themes are managed appropriately.

To prepare and present monthly high quality written and verbal reports to the Digital Strategy Group.

To prepare and present high quality written and verbal reports to the Executive Team and Board of Directors as appropriate

Management of financial resources allocated to the projects.

Organisation and facilitation of workshops, engagement events and meetings that contribute to the set up and ongoing management of the Digital PMO

Lead in the creation and write up of portfolio action plans and reports for leadership and Executive audiences

Governance and Processes

Ensure that new Digital PMO management processes are created and adopted ensuring that they are and remain fit for purpose

Research, analyse and interpret policy and best practice guidance in relation to system governance and other associated needs for the relevant implementation

Recommend and facilitate implementation of improvements to existing systems, structures, policy and process in the Trust and within the directorate

Develop the portfolio of projects and effectively coordinate delivery of improvement projects and programmes

Develop related policies and strategies in the Trust.

Management and Reporting

Coordinate the collection and presentation of high quality, timely and accurate data and written reports that together create a holistic view of the Digital portfolio. Tailoring such reports to suit the audience.

In depth analysis, interpretation, and production of complex and multiple reports.

Take action to address identified gaps in availability of information and/ or quality in conjunction with senior management colleagues via written highlight reports

Identify, escape and take action as appropriate to mitigate any risks to the portfolio identified, via risk reports

Represent the Trust at STP / ICs meetings to present reports and data, answer queries and agree action required

Provide specialist advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings for directors and stakeholders.

Support the identification and sharing of best practice to support service improvement.

Portfolio, Programme and Project Management

To develop the portfolio of projects and programmes, obtaining agreement of yearly delivery including finances, resources and priorities

Working across departments to ensure the delivery of agreed plans

As a senior lead working internally and externally with project teams to develop plans and methodology

Facilitation of issue and risk management strategies

Creation of complex business cases and presentation of these to the Executive Team

Development of effective monitoring and reporting

Development of assessment criteria, facilitation of options appraisals and identification of benefits realisation

Utilisation of appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods

Collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of a wide range of information specific to the portfolio associated programmes and projects as required

Effective analysis of financial and performance data to underpin projects

Develop and oversee benefits management processes to ensure that internal Digital service developments deliver measurable improvements.

Pro-actively manage stakeholders, respond to and resolve conflict when this arises through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms.

Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of projects within the portfolio on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner.

Maintain the Portfolio documentation and associated plans with regular team meetings to monitor progress and resources within the Delivery and Portfolio arms.

Person Specification

Education

• oDegree level qualification oPostgraduate diploma or equivalent experience or training oEvidence of continuing professional development and specialist knowledge or experience which can be demonstrated to be equitable to a master's degree

Knowledge

• oProven programme and project management methodology experience oAdvanced IT skills, database/spreadsheet applications, MS Excel/Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Portfolio Management
• oHighly developed influencing and negotiating skills oHighly developed verbal and written skills oAbility to engage at all levels in a large complex organisation and achieve effective co-operation oHighly developed presentation skills oSuccessful conflict resolution oConvey confidence oPolitical acumen oExercising judgement to deliver solutions oTenacity and drive to achieve required objectives oTeam working and delivering on team / corporate decisions oManage competing priorities and achieve objectives oDeliver on non-negotiable deadlines. oPrepared to put forward alternative views oActively develops themselves and supports others to do the same oEmbrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop

Knowledge

• oProven knowledge of application development techniques oProject and Programme Management qualifications oPortfolio Management qualification oKnowledge of risk analysis/management and the ability to plan, manage and deliver programmes and projects with minimum supervision oExperience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda

Skills

• oPrevious experience within large complex organisation in related area of activity oDevelopment of complex plans oExcellent presentation and report writing skills oEvidence of implementing change in governance related activity/ area oExperience of working with and the ability to influence a wide range of individuals at Senior Manager/Director level oEvidence of continuing professional development oHighly developed analytical and problem solving skills oAbility to communicate contentious and highly complex issues to large groups composed of senior staff and gain their approval or agreement to alternative action oHighly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to the post portfolio oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. oAbility to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution. oEvidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time. oAbility to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales. oDemonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success oExperience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
• Experience of working in a planning, project or change management environment Development of option appraisals, feasibility studies and business cases

Personal Qualities

• oHighly developed influencing and negotiating skills oHighly developed verbal and written skills oAbility to engage at all levels in a large complex organisation and achieve effective co-operation oHighly developed presentation skills oSuccessful conflict resolution oConvey confidence oPolitical acumen oExercising judgement to deliver solutions oTenacity and drive to achieve required objectives oTeam working and delivering on team / corporate decisions oManage competing priorities and achieve objectives oDeliver on non-negotiable deadlines. oPrepared to put forward alternative views oActively develops themselves and supports others to do the same oEmbrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust