PMO (Project Management Officer)

Michael Page; Hereford; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a PMO professional to deliver governance, reporting and controls for high-profile finance transformation projects within a large public sector organisation. You will work with senior leaders to drive improvements, manage budgets, and ensure programmes are delivered effectively and with robust governance.

The role requires strong organisational skills, data analysis ability and excellent stakeholder management, with home-based work and occasional travel to the North.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMO governance, reporting and controls in finance transformation.
• Ability to monitor progress, risks and issues and present clear updates.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project governance processes are followed and maintained effectively.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Support project teams in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PMO function.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and industry standards.

Skills

Governance

Reporting

Project controls

Budget tracking

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Public sector PMO

Job description

As a PMO you will play a key role in delivering high-profile finance transformation projects within a large public sector organisation, helping to drive improvements that make a real impact on services and stakeholders. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll lead PMO activities including governance, reporting, project controls and budget tracking, ensuring complex programmes are delivered effectively and successfully.

Client Details

An organisation within the public sector requires a strong PMO to ensure all projects reach delivery.

Description

• Ensure project governance processes are followed and maintained effectively.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Support project teams in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PMO function.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and industry standards.

Profile

A successful PMO should have:

• A background in PMO in finance transformation within the public sector.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
• Confidence working in a busy and varied environment.

Job Offer

Daily Rate - outside IR35 (DOE)

Home based - ad hoc travel up to North

November Start

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best