PMO Project Officer

CMS2; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist equipment manufacturer in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to oversee project governance within a defence engineering environment. Responsibilities include enhancing project planning processes, supporting project managers, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of project management methodologies. This role offers an opportunity to work in a leading organization known for its innovative atmosphere management solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to gain buy-in and steer reviews.
• Strong analytical planning and organizational capabilities required.
• Experience in resource/capacity planning within projects.

Responsibilities

• Improve project planning and delivery process by maintaining data.
• Govern and administer projects through the business project life cycle.
• Support creation and maintenance of project plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional planning and organizational capabilities

Experience of reporting on resource/capacity planning

Working knowledge of project management processes (APM)

Strong IT skills (MS Office)

Microsoft Project or similar tools

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced project management officer looking for your next role in Portsmouth?

CMS2, a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services has an exciting opportunity to join the project management office working on Major Projects.

Reporting to the Project Management Director, the Project Management Officer (PMO) is responsible for overseeing the governance of project delivery within a defence engineering environment. The role involves managing and administering the planning and execution of projects in alignment with the business project life cycle process. This includes the ongoing review and enhancement of company procedures, ensuring consistent governance practices. The PMO will provide expert support to Project Managers to ensure full compliance with all aspects of PLCP and project governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

A project officer

• Improves the project planning and delivery process by collecting and maintaining data.
• Governs & administers projects through business project life cycle processes.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of project plans.
• Co-ordinates resource allocations working with matrix managers.
• Apply templates and guidelines to collect and maintain data consistently.
• Mentoring and oversight of Project Management Office (PMO) team (where applicable).

Other responsabilities

• Assist in the creation of over arching procedures for the governance of projects.
• Expand and optimize project managment tools including creation of meeting agendas, templates, check lists.
• Create standards for such items as folder structures within project delivery / NPI team.
• Assist development of visual management tools for Project / NPI delivery
• Ongoing maintenance of procedures / processes and tools , providing governance support
• Report creation and generation of project KPIs
• Support Project Director and Project managers with administrative tasks

General activities

• Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
• Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.
• Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, ability to gain buy in, steer reviews at various level of the organisation
• Exceptional planning and organisational capabilities
• Experience of reporting on resource / capacity planning in project matrix organisation
• Working knowledge of project management processes (APM)
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong IT skills , specifically in the areas of MS Office
• Microsoft project or similar project management schedule / planning tools

Desirable

• Experience within a R&D, design development, engineering environment or manufacturing business
• Smartsheet experience
• Experience / knowledge of Kenetic (Epicor package) – Project based MRP system or similar systems
• Knowledge of Deltek finance system
• Worked on process / business improvement activities

Role travel requirements

• The duties of this appointment relate to the UK but you may be required to travel when required by the Company. It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month.

Other requirements

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
• Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK.

Managing the critical atmosphere on submarines and other key applications for over 60 years, CMS2, previously known as TPG Maritime, is a leading provider of atmosphere management solutions and critical systems engineering. We specialize in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supporting atmosphere management systems to ensure optimal conditions for life support. With a dedicated team of specialists and cutting‑edge tech facilities, we deliver top‑notch life of system support for all our products. As part of the Science Group, we are committed to innovation and excellence, collaborating with sister companies like Sagentia Innovation and Osprey. Connect with us to explore how our expertise in critical maritime systems can benefit your operations. At CMS2, we prioritize quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction above all.