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Digital PMO Manager
c£45,000 - £50,000 | 12-month Fixed Term Contract | North Yorkshire
Our client is on a digital and innovation mission to provide their customers and people with the best experience and tools possible. They have an ambitious five-year plan, along with the resource and funding to deliver real step-changes in digital. We have been engaged to support the delivery of this plan by mobilising a PMO Manager.
The ideal candidate will be asked to manage a portfolio of primarily digital projects and programmes. Please note this is a hybrid working role and you can expect to be onsite 2-3 days per week as required by the needs of the portfolio.
The successful candidate will
As PMO Manager you'll ensure that all projects adhere to agreed best practice and that standard approaches are in place for tracking costs, quality and delivery timescales across the portfolio. Working alongside a team of Project Managers, you'll provide insight at a portfolio level to enable project prioritisation, resource allocation and planning.
- You’ll ensure the successful implementation of Digital Portfolio governance through all its stages, defining and embedding appropriate project controls.
- Ensure quality project level reporting and assist the Programme Manager in reporting through various governance boards, such as Technology Board & Programme Board.
- Maintain appropriate action logs and project lists.
- Manage and compile portfolio level financial and KPI information for reporting needs, to include board packs.
- Provide and maintain a resource capacity planning and tracking service across the portfolio to assist with capacity management decisions.
- Ensure efficient change control methods and processes are designed and embedded.
- Understand the company project roadmap and pipeline requirements to report on and validate the project & programme roadmap (progress, resource, budget, risks & issues).
Our client is looking for
Demonstrable track record of PMO Management across a complex portfolio, including a range of digital projects and programmes, plus:
- Excellent knowledge of Programme and Project Management best practice, methodologies, and PPM tools.
- The ability to manage, engage and lead a range of stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to coach and support Project Managers in PPM best practice.
- Ability to assimilate portfolio information and present high-quality reporting.
- Financial management, to include budget management and controls.
- Well-developed influencing and communication skills.
Next steps
If you're interested in this PMO Manager opportunity, please apply, or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
About Ekim Consulting
Through our Business Analysis & PMO Practice we deliver project and programme outcomes through a blend of bespoke Search, Interim Management, Consulting & Advisory services. With a focus on delivering technology-enabled change and transformation, we connect our candidates with appropriate opportunities and our client relationships with appropriate talent.
