PMO Lead - Portfolio Management Office Lead

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and enhancing business performance?

Do you excel in fast-paced environments, leading teams to deliver streamlined and efficient results?

Join the Calisen Group as a Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Lead and play a key role in advancing our operational effectiveness and achieving our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the portfolio of operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with Calisen’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Drive operational portfolio planning, balancing resource allocation with operational priorities and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with operational teams to define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables, providing clear plans that align with day-to-day business needs.
• Monitor and report on initiative progress, offering actionable insights that support business operations.
• Implement governance and process standards to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Conduct operational change analysis, identifying trends and recommending improvements to drive business growth and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations that influence key operational decisions and improvements.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of operational projects and initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong qualifications in Portfolio, Programme, or Project Management (e.g., MOP, APMP, MSP, Prince2).
• Proven experience in leading change within operational environments, ideally in roles focused on process improvement and resource optimization.
• In-depth experience leading a PMO with a focus on operational performance, governance, and resource management.
• Proficiency in data analysis, using tools such as MS Office and Power BI to drive operational insights and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with operational teams and stakeholders at all levels, offering constructive feedback and direction.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on operational improvements and cost optimization.
• Solid understanding of business finance, particularly in relation to operational resource management and cost control.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operational improvements across the business as part of a collaborative and results-driven team. If you’re ready to take on a role that focuses on operational impact, we want to hear from you!