Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with stakeholders, Project and Program Sponsors, and Transformation Leads across technology and infrastructure portfolios.
* Act as the single point of contact for communication between Areas and the Central PMO.
* Support the delivery of portfolio outcomes, ensuring alignment with strategic requirements.
* Collaborate with Area stakeholders to develop and maintain accurate and timely project plans.
* Report on portfolio health to the PMO Lead and senior management.
* Identify and communicate thematic risks and issues to the Central PMO.
* Ensure adherence to established frameworks and standards within the Areas programs.
* Assist in annual planning activities, providing guidance on best practices and resource management.
* Ensure interlock and understanding of programs across different areas.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Experience within financial services
* Strong understanding of portfolio management frameworks and best practices.
* Proactive problem-solving skills with experience in negotiation and documentation.
* Excellent critical thinking abilities, capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
* Proven stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills, particularly with senior stakeholders.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and unify diverse teams.
* Knowledge of financial planning processes, including forecasting and project accounting principles.
* Experience with program and project management methodologies (e.g., MSP, PMI, Prince2).
* Familiarity with technology infrastructure products and fintech.
* Strong reporting skills, with the ability to create high-level reports from ad-hoc requests.
Location: Birmingham. 3 days per week on site the rest remote
Job Title: PMO Engagement Lead
Location: Birmingham, UK
Rate/Salary: 500.00 - 600.00 GBP Daily
Job Type: Contract
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