PMO - Risks & Opportunities Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a PMO in Farnborough for a 12-month project. The candidate will support risk management efforts and collaborate with various project teams. Essential skills include expertise in PMO activities, risk management tools, and strong stakeholder communication. This role requires a proactive approach in tracking and implementing risk strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Track record of successful PMO delivery for technical complexities.
• Competence in risk management tools and project planning.
• Ability to provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager with risk identification and management.
• Prepare risk management strategies and implement changes.
• Monitor project risks and track mitigation achievements.

Skills

Successful delivery of PMO activities

Competent in MS Office

Risk management tools

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Co-ordination and management

Strategic operation

Tools

Unified Planner

MS Project

P6

Job description

PMO - Inside IR35 - Up to £32.54 per hour - BPSS or willing to undergo - Farnborough, ONSITE - 12 Months - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a PMO to join their Risks & Opportunities team over in Farnborough for a minimum period of 12 months.

Job Profile

Outline Job Profile –

• Support the Zephyr Programme Manager, Project Managers and work package leads with the identification, setup and management of risks.

• Preparation of risk management strategies including fully resourced and costed risk mitigations.

• Support the Integrated planning manager in tracking the progress of mitigation strategies.

• Implement risk mitigation via the change process

• Manage risk contingency

• Propose changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities.

• Agreement and monitoring of project risks for tracking including KPI for mitigation achievements with Head of PMO.

Accountabilities –

• The maintenance of coherent risk and opportunity management plans and tracking of mitigation milestones.

Skills/Experience Required

Essential –

• Track record of successful delivery of PMO activities for technical and commercially complex projects.

• Competent in MS Office, risk management and project planning tools e.g. Unified Planner, MS Project, P6

• Data analysis and assessment

• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence subordinates, peers, superiors and partners.

• Strong communication skills, being able to providing regular and detailed written and verbal reports and presentations to stakeholders.

• Strong co-ordination and management skills, ability to motivate others.

• Demonstrable ability to operate strategically, identify and embrace new technology and changes whilst controlling project scope.