We share your motivation to progress your career and achieve your ambitions – so we want to let you know about the latest PMO Manager- London role. Check out the details for this vacancy, with a world-leading airline company, below:
Location: London, waterside (3 days work from office)
Contract ended: 6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours a week)
Rate: £600- £700 per day through UMBRELLA (Inside IR35)
Job purpose:
* The PMO Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure the successful delivery of transformation projects across multiple domains and operating companies (OpCos). This role requires extensive experience in transformation environments, strong domain knowledge, and the ability to work effectively across different OpCos
Accountabilities:
* Lead the PMO function, ensuring the effective management and delivery of transformation projects.
* Act as the primary liaison between domain teams and the Cross Pollination Office, ensuring smooth communication, alignment, and execution of transformation initiatives.
* Support on value assurance by maintaining oversight of domain portfolios and proactively escalating issues.
* Serve as the first point of contact for domains and OpCos in escalating risks and critical issues, applying a forward-looking approach to problem resolution.
* Develop and implement PMO processes, standards, and methodologies to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.
* Coach domain leads and teams on applying transformation methodology to drive successful implementation of initiatives, business cases, and delivery roadmaps.
* Work with Finance and Value Tracking teams to manage investment budgets within approved funding envelopes, linking financial delivery forecasts back to domain initiatives and milestones.
* Ensure cross-functional, domain, and OpCo partners are effectively engaged across the organisation.
* Provide guidance and structured problem-solving, ensuring domain teams are set up for success.
* Ensure efficient domain governance, maintaining high standards of program management and consistency in transformation methodologies, tools, and templates.
* Monitor and mitigate program risks/issues, manage resource prioritisation and implement mitigation strategies.
* Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the PMO.
Experience
* Proven experience in managing large-scale transformation projects in complex environments with an expertise in governance and execution.
* Strong domain knowledge and experience working across multiple OpCos.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget.
* Experience in developing and implementing PMO processes, standards, and methodologies.
Skills and Competencies:
* Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire project teams.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and issues.
* Ability to translate company-wide transformation goals into actionable domain initiatives.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Start Date
ASAP
Interested in applying? Just reply with an up-to-date copy of your CV to get the ball rolling.
Or if it is not quite right for you, but you have someone in mind for the role – please let me know.