Head of PMO

We are in search of a dedicated Head of PMO to drive and support high profile projects in the Technology Department , located in the Midlands. The role primarily involves evolving the PMO and implementing strategic plans

Client Details

Our customer is a household brand. With an expansive network across the UK, they have a strong foothold in their industry and are renowned for their commitment towards providing excellent service and value to their customers. They are diversifying their service lines and therefore require a PMO who has breadth across B2B, B2C and, ideally Financial Services.

Description

• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and ensure delivery of strategic projects within the Technology Department.
• Manage a lean team and so willing and able to be hands on working with key stakeholders in IT and Transformation
• Manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to quality and control guidelines throughout the project life cycle.
• Align project objectives with company goals, and ensure your team is clear about their responsibilities.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs.
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of a project.
• Ensure the smooth execution of all PMO processes and procedures.

Profile

A successful Head of PMO should have:

• Experience of leading a lean team of PMO and change analysts in an IT department
• Proven at selling the benefits of governance and reporting to challenging stakeholders
• Lead PMO teams in organisation undergoing increasing IT change
• Lead PMO teams in a range of industries and maturity contexts, ideally to include retail, financial services and IT services
• Managed offshore supplier led projects ideally with a major player- Wipro, TCS or similar

Job Offer

• £80,000 - £100,000+ based on relevant candidate experience
• This is a salaried Fixed Term Contract running for 12 months - no there is not a day rate option...
• Bonus and benefits in line with the permanent role
• 3 days on site in the Midlands is non negotiable

We encourage all suitable candidates who are excited about this opportunity to apply and become a part of our dynamic team in the Midlands.