PMO Project Management Officer

Royalmailgroup; London, Chesterfield, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Management Officer to join their dynamic Transformation Office. This is an exciting opportunity to support innovative projects and enhance governance controls while working in a hybrid environment. The role involves collaborating with project managers, managing multiple initiatives, and ensuring effective reporting standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside experience in project governance. Join this forward-thinking organization during a transformative period and make a significant impact on their journey towards excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a project governance or PMO role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/programmes simultaneously.
• Experience in large-scale transformation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support programme and project delivery, monitor plans and deliverables.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure effective governance.
• Identify and monitor Risks, Issues, and Dependencies.

Skills

Project Governance

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Financial Tracking

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Project

Confluence

Jira

Planview

Job description

Job reference 324421

Project Management Officer - R3B0 - London, Chesterfield or Glasgow - Hybrid Working

Permanent, Full time

Location: This is a Hybrid Working role with a requirement to attend your closest geographical office - London, Chesterfield, or Glasgow.

For a full job description, please click on the following link: Job Descriptions

About Royal Mail

Royal Mail is going through an exciting period of transformation. We are innovating and adapting our business towards a parcel delivery market while taking responsibility for our environmental impact. There has never been a better time to join us.

About the Role

1. As Project Management Officer within the Transformation Office, you will support programme and project delivery, monitor plans, deliverables, progress, and review finances, holding suppliers and workstream leads accountable.
2. You will work closely with programme/project managers to ensure effective governance controls and reporting standards.
3. You should have experience reporting at the executive level, preparing and assuring quality of materials for meetings and reporting cycles.
4. Identify and monitor Risks, Issues, and Dependencies; support decision-making; maintain the RAID log.
5. Review project content, challenge, validate, and update plans as necessary.

About You

To excel, you should demonstrate:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a project governance or PMO role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/programmes simultaneously.
• Skills in process improvement and governance refinement.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with financial tracking, requisitions, purchase orders, and reporting.
• Experience in large-scale transformation is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, MS Project; familiarity with Confluence/Jira/Planview is desirable.
• Project management experience is useful but not essential.

Next Steps

Closing Date: Sunday 11th May 2025. The role may close earlier if filled.

Contact: [e-mail] (Job Enquiries), [e-mail] (Recruitment Enquiries)

The selection process includes a virtual interview with competency and role-specific questions.

Additional Information

Royal Mail values trust, transparency, and diversity. We support adjustments during the application process and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Online courses on CV writing and interview skills are available via SuccessFactors.

Ensure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying. Details are available here.