Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead to shape and lead the development of Portfolio and PMO capabilities. This role involves influencing over 700 project management professionals and ensuring effective governance of Portfolios and PMOs. The ideal candidate will have subject matter expertise and extensive leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and exceptional benefits including a 9-day working fortnight and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Portfolio and PMO capabilities.
• Ability to shape and lead development of Portfolio and PMO delivery.
• Experience assuring and governing Portfolios and PMOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Portfolio/PMO discipline within the organization.
• Develop the skills and capability necessary for the future.
• Create a strong community of Portfolio and PMO professionals.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in Portfolio Management

Extensive experience in delivering complex Portfolios

Leadership in driving change

Job description

Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme.

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it\'s not just a job, it\'s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

We are recruiting for a senior leader to fulfil the role of Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead. In this role you will influence and impact a 700+ community of project management professionals as you shape and lead the Portfolio Management and PMO capability which supports the delivery of the AWE annual budget of over £2Bn.

What makes this role exciting:

• You will be responsible for shaping and leading the development of our Portfolio and PMO capability to enable and enhance portfolio management and PMO delivery.
• You will be fundamental in determining the processes and methods for how AWE strategically selects, prioritises and oversees its projects, programmes and portfolios to maximise benefit across the business.

What you will bring:

• Subject matter expertise in the Portfolio Management discipline, providing technical advice and support across the AWE portfolio and ensuring that Portfolio and PMO expertise is grown across the business.
• Extensive experience of delivering complex Portfolios and managing PMOs.
• Leadership experience in driving change and Portfolio/PMO maturity across an organisation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and champion the Portfolio/PMO discipline within AWE and act as the focal point for the discipline across the enterprise, external bodies, and government to leverage opportunities.
• Create a sense of community, energy and belonging for Portfolio and PMO professionals across the business
• Own, mature and embed Portfolio and PMO management processes, procedures, work instructions and tools.
• Develop the Portfolio and PMO skills and capability that AWE needs now and into the future.
• Provide assurance and governance of Portfolios and PMOs.
• Line management responsibility for a subset of Portfolio and PMOs leaders/managers across AWE.
• Working with the Portfolio and PMO community at a Senior Level to assure the application of best practise and efficiency.
• Leading, coaching and developing Portfolio and PMO leaders.
• Shape, drive and implement strategy for how Portfolio Management and PMOs operate in AWE.
• Contribute the Portfolio and PMO direction into our current and future AWE P3M strategy.
• Lead on the resolution of Portfolio and PMO issues (people, process, tools, and capability) on behalf of the P3M Function Director.
• Create a psychologically safe, engaging and high-performance culture within your team.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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