PMO Manager

MAG (Airports Group); Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pension plan (up to 10%)

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Discounts across MAG businesses

2 volunteering days per year

Free VirtualGP service

Care Concierge service

Job summary

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is seeking a PMO Manager to lead a team of PMO analysts supporting a large portfolio of complex programmes. You will provide governance oversight and drive continuous improvement across MAG Technology governance framework.

You will apply your experience in PMO operations, budget management and portfolio delivery, collaborating with delivery leads and reporting to senior stakeholders. PRINCE2/MoP/APM qualifications and strong MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PMO function with governance framework delivery.
• Ability to influence peers and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience tracking programmes budgets and reporting to senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of PMO analysts to support a large portfolio of complex programmes and projects.
• Provide clear governance oversight and assurance across MAG Technology.
• Track budgets, use portfolio management tools, and present information to governance forums.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance framework

Portfolio management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Education

PRINCE2 / MoP / APM

Tools

PPM tools

Job description

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Based at Manchester Airport
12 month FTC / secondment
Flexible/Hybrid or Office working for a better work/life balance
We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Manchester Airports Group

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

You’ll manage a team of PMO analysts to support a large portfolio of complex, strategic and BAU programmes and projects. You’ll provide clear and accurate oversight and assurance to the senior team that the Governance Framework, is being worked to across MAG Technology and contribute to the execution of the PMO Roadmap for delivery of continuous improvement across the Governance Framework.

What will make you a successful PMO Manager?

You’ll have a strong track record and experience of working within a PMO Function, managing processes/people in delivery of a Governance Framework. Working closely with delivery leads to ensure accurate application of the framework. You’ll have a continuous improvement mindset with ability to influence peers in delivery of improvements. You’ll have the ability to apply appropriate challenge. You’ll have effective prioritising skills, experience of working with industry leading portfolio management tools (PPM) and significant experience of project lifecycle, project management principles, frameworks and methodologies, ideally through qualification in a recognised methodology e.g. PRINCE2/MoP/APM, as well as experience of tracking and managing programme budgets. You’ll have excellent Microsoft Office skills alongside excellent oral, written communication skills and the ability to summarise a large amount of delivery information into a well presented, concise and accurate manner and ensure the timely provision of relevant management information to governance forums.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.