Transformation PMO Lead - IT & Change (Hybrid)

Gentoo Group; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentoo Group in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Transformation/PMO on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will deliver IT and business transformation projects, working in a small team led by the Head of PMO, collaborating with Project Managers, Business Analysts and Test Specialists to improve services for customers.

The role is based at Gentoo's Doxford Park head office with a 36-hour week, Friday finish at 12:30pm, generous holiday allowance and a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• A recognised project management or change management qualification at practitioner level or training (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in managing a range of complex projects - Business and IT with multiple work streams is essential.
• Experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in successful delivery of projects on time and achieving project deliverables (time, cost and quality).
• Proven experience of delivering successful change management as part of project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience of identifying and managing interdependencies between projects.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining a positive teamworking environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of project management approaches (Business/IT).

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a portfolio of both IT and Business projects using the appropriate methodology (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid). Focus on Change and Transformation.
• Efficient project mobilisation in line with the Group's project management framework including: project team setup, scoping, risk management and escalation processes, resource requirements, financial assessment, governance processes.
• Ongoing project management/delivery: ensure successful execution, project planning, risk identification and mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, interdependencies, resource and capacity planning, tracking KPIs, audit trail, and lessons learned.
• Delivery of individual objectives within the bigger picture—strategic alignment and PMO goals; Change management techniques such as change impact assessment, stakeholder management and communications planning.
• Assign duties and responsibilities to project personnel and define the scope of their authority.
• Coordinate and manage project personnel to ensure progress on schedule and within budget.
• Stakeholder management across the business to ensure information and risks are communicated timely and effectively.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project coordination

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree qualified

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

Gentoo Group in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Transformation/PMO on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will deliver IT and business transformation projects, working in a small team led by the Head of PMO, collaborating with Project Managers, Business Analysts and Test Specialists to improve services for customers.

The role is based at Gentoo's Doxford Park head office with a 36-hour week, Friday finish at 12:30pm, generous holiday allowance and a hybrid working