PMO Manager - Governance & Standards

ENGINEERINGUK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a specialist for their Governance & Standards team within the PMO. The role involves ensuring effective governance across Finance Change projects, collaborating with delivery teams, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have PMO experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing project standards.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary

Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus personal day

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in Programme and Portfolio Management Office.
• Self-starter with independent working ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools and collaboration software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent application of Finance Change delivery methodology.
• Collaborate with program management to develop best practices.
• Coach Project Managers on standards and tools.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Presentation

Communication

Project management best practices

Education

Portfolio/Programme/Project Management Qualification (e.g., P3O, MoP, MSP, APM)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

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About the role

This role is within Tesco's PPMO (Project Portfolio Management Office), supporting Finance Change & Enabling Functions Technology. Working in the Governance & Standards team, you will establish and maintain consistent standards across the Finance Change portfolio. Collaborating with Finance Change Delivery teams and the wider PPMO team, you will ensure effective governance and uphold quality assurance standards. As the team's specialist, you'll review and improve these standards and leverage your coaching and communication skills to ensure their consistent application.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Standards: Ensure consistent application of the Finance Change delivery methodology across programmes and projects; conduct gate assurance reviews for portfolio governance approval.
• Management: Collaborate with the program management team to maintain standards and develop best practices.
• Advisory: Work with Project Managers and PMO Managers to ensure project artifacts meet standards and are securely shared; provide coaching on project management best practices, standards, and tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in Programme and Portfolio Management Office, with understanding of PMO processes and delivery methods.
• Formal Portfolio/Programme/Project Management Qualification (e.g., P3O, MoP, MSP, APM) is desirable but not mandatory.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and challenge decisions/data confidently.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; working knowledge of SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day, plus Bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year of service) at full pay, followed by statutory maternity/adoption pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for mental wellbeing.

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