Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a PMO Specialist on a 3 month Contract, based in Rugby.
This role is INSIDE IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
1. PMO Design and Implementation:
Assist in the design and establishment of the Portfolio Management Office, including the development of governance frameworks, standards, and processes specific to the client.
Contribute to the creation of templates, tools, and methodologies tailored to support effective portfolio management.
Support the implementation and rollout of PMO processes across the organisation.
2. Governance and Compliance:
Ensure all portfolio projects comply with client policies, procedures, and standards.
Develop and maintain a compliance tracking system for portfolio projects.
3. Project Monitoring and Reporting:
Track portfolio project progress against schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Generate and distribute comprehensive portfolio status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Identify, analyse, and report on project risks and issues within the portfolio.
4. Process Improvement:
Continuously evaluate and improve portfolio management processes and tools specific to the client.
Provide training and support to project managers and teams on PMO standards and best practices.
Implement lessons learned from completed projects into the PMO methodology.
5. RAID Management:
Develop and maintain a risk management framework for the PMO.
Facilitate risk assessment workshops and risk mitigation planning for portfolio projects.
Monitor and report on project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
6. Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with the UK Head of Portfolio Management Office, Business Unit leads, PMs, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with portfolio goals.
Facilitate portfolio governance meetings and review sessions.
Provide guidance and support to project teams on PMO processes and requirements.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or related field.
2. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or PMO roles.
4. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
5. Experience in portfolio management is desirable.
6. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
7. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Planview, MSP).
8. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Our Company:
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!
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