Pmo jobs in United Kingdom

This is a 12 month Fixed term contract position.

We're Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

We are looking for a dynamic PMO Manager to play a key role in driving the successful delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets. In this role, you will ensure efficient project implementation through effective scoping, mobilisation, accurate documentation, and robust governance. Supporting large scale initiatives within Supply & Logistics, you will work closely with project teams to help them develop, execute, and close projects seamlessly, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic outcomes.

• Ensure that large projects follow protocols through accurate project governance, and monitor performance against milestones providing day-to-day support to the project teams
• Provide fortnightly reports, support steering groups and ensure regular updates on projects are delivered to heads of departments, partners and senior management
• Escalate risks, issues, complex queries and significant deviations to the Programme Manager and relevant closely related work teams
• Assist Project teams with the start-up, mobilisation, organisation and ultimately the closedown of their projects
• Establish strong working relationships with the banners and group supply chain departments to continuously improve and maintain excellent communication

• Formal Project Management qualifications and experience in PRINCE2/PMP required
• Experience in managing supply/logistics/retail projects within complex, matrix, global organisations
• Ability to collaborate, communicate and influence in a multi-cultural environment
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills, with an exceptional eye for detail
• Ability to use project management tools, such as MS Project, Monday.com

constantly improving our customers experience

• I listen to my customers
• I use available data to help make decisions

acting with humanity and care

• I do the right thing
• I am respectful

thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

• I build and share new ideas
• I try new things and share my learnings

working with trust, pace and agility

• I have courage to be creative
• Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20

acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together

• I embrace allyship
• I have self-awareness and a desire to learn

championing the plan to deliver results and growth

• I own my actions
• I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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