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We're currently looking for a PMO Manager on a full time, fixed term contract basis until September 2026.
This position sits within the Transformation team and can be hybrid based from our Glasgow or London office or remote within the UK.
The job
Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Delivery, on a day-to-day basis, you'll be involved in the following:
Responsible for a portfolio size of approximately £20M per year across circa 40 projects
Work with stakeholders across all levels; directly tasked by Head of Portfolio Delivery, working with Stakeholders across IT, People and Transformation, Markets and Professional Education
Coach and mentor the Senior PMO Analysts and coach Project Managers within the directorate. Understand the wider objectives of the portfolio and programmes, have credibility within the environment and be able to influence others
Accountable for the monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses, budget monitoring and re-forecasting and reporting on Portfolio performance
Own and manage on behalf of the directorate the departmental shared resource pool and capacity plan, highlighting any resource short-falls and spare capacity and recommending management strategies
Maintain accurate records, Management Information and indicators regarding ACCA wide change portfolio performance to enable insightful, pro-active senior manager reporting and decision making. Design, challenge and agree Management dashboards
Identify opportunities for improvement to processes and practices, to improve portfolio workflow and more effective delivery.
The person
We're looking for someone who has:
Significant experience of working in a project/programme/portfolio environment as either senior Project Manager or Project or Programme Manager or Programme Office Manager demonstrating recent experience of working on larger scale complex projects or programmes
Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short / medium timescales within the overall policy framework along with strong people and Stakeholder management skills
Formally trained in recognised Project Management methodology, such as Prince 2, or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience and certified in recognised PMO management methodology
Highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project with excellent attention to detail and with the ability to ensure high quality and consistency of output
Demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving including identifying opportunities for development and improvement
Excellent communication, influencing and workshop facilitation skills and possess the expertise to work with groups to build consensus and resolve conflict
Demonstrable expertise in preparing written communication
In depth, Centre of Excellence level understanding of risk management, dependency management, benefits management and financial and budget management as it applies to a project, programme and portfolio of change
Conversant with best practice methodologies with the ability to take a pragmatic approach to practical application
Excellent understanding of the P3M3 maturity model and its application
Expert level understanding and experience of the role of PMO within a project/programme/portfolio environment.
We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.
We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
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