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A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to join a highly established and rapidly expanding financial services organisation based in South Wales. The organisation is in an ambitious period of change and transformation, so this role offers great scope for career progression plus the opportunity to work on several interesting projects.
This position offers hybrid working and can be based at either the central Cardiff or Newport offices.
Your new role
The PMO Manager will lead the PMO function and team, establishing and maintaining the project governance frameworks, to ensure that all projects within the PMO are delivered successfully in line with the Change Management Framework.
You will support the overall portfolio management function through the implementation of PMO and project management best practices, whilst liaising with a range of key stakeholders and taking responsibility for resource management and quality assurance.
You will provide regular updates and reports on project status, risks and issues, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the PMO.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:
- A proven track record of having worked as a PMO Manager / PMO Lead
- Experience of working in the Financial Services sector would be an advantage, although it is not essential
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks
- Proven experience of leading/managing and coaching/developing others
- Strong quality assurance and risk management experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- If you hold any relevant qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP etc.), this would be an advantage although it is not essential
What you'll get in return
The organisation offers a great working environment plus a benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional day's annual leave on birthday
- Option to purchase extra annual leave (up to 5 days)
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive pension scheme
- 4X life assurance
- Private healthcare scheme (after one years' service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and wellbeing benefits including eye tests
- Staff Socials
- Training and development opportunities
- City centre location
- Hybrid/flexible working
What you need to do now
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