Description
Based: Maidenhead with hybrid working options
Security Clearance: you must be able to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
The Programmes Team at Ultra I&C's Cyber business are keen to recruit a Head of Project Support Office (PSO).
Role Purpose:
The Head of PSO takes a leading role in enabling project and programme delivery in Ultra Cyber (UK) through the provision and management of project controls, reporting and project assurance.
As Head of PSO you will ensure that the PSO acts as a Centre of Excellence for programmatic delivery, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that standards and policies are maintained and appropriate for both waterfall and agile delivery approaches.
You will lead a team of up to 12 people, providing guidance, coaching and line management support to them, ensuring that they are focussed on the highest priority tasks and providing the right level of support across the business to help projects and programmes successfully deliver.
This is an exciting time to take up this key role as we transform our approach to project and programme support, providing you with a unique opportunity to shape the role and build the team to delivered against a renewed vision.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for:
Ownership of Project Management processes, including the project reporting framework, performance management and analysis
The design and management of Project/ Programme Management Governance approach
PPM Standards for different delivery approaches, and assuring that project and programmes are meeting those standards
Project Support, directly into projects
The Resource allocation process and capacity management
Management of strategic and aggregate risks across the portfolio of delivery
Management and coordination of a lessons learned process and knowledge bank to drive improvement across the business
Head of Discipline for PM Function, ensuring that there are clear training requirements, understanding of training needs across the Programmes Team, and allocation of people to projects as the needs of the business change
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Demonstrable experience of leading Project/Programme/Portfolio Office.
Strong communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to manage relationships across the breadth of the organisation.
Ability to lead a team, ensuring a clear focus on the customer (internal and external).
Holds or can obtain a Project Management qualification (PMI, APM or global
equivalent).
Desirable for education of Bachelor’s degree level or higher.
Highly ethical behaviour, instills trust and demonstrates and promotes Ultra’s values.
Proficient or working towards:
* Conflict management
* Programme governance
* Risk management
* Stakeholder management
* Resource and capacity management
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Notice
Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.
Our Benefits
Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
* Annual Bonus
* Private Medical Cover
* 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
* Pension Contribution
* 4 x Life Assurance Cover
* Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
* Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance
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