Job description

PMO Manager

Candidates must be able to easily commute to Peterborough OR Tunbridge Wells, Kent at least two days per week

We are currently seeking a PMO Manager for one of the UK's largest personal lines insurance companies. This is an opportunity to implement and run a PMO across technology working in conjunction with PMOs across the business. Key business drivers include - a standard approach to raising change, control gateways for spend, scope, resource and risk as well as clear effective reporting to ensure good decisions.
You will also work across all stakeholders to ensure that the resource model is understood and that time recording effectively support the tracking of capex and partner charging where possible. The role will also focus on continuous improvement of the project practices, processes and systems.

Key tasks:

• Manage the PMO reporting requirements
• Aligning with the requirements of the PMOs across the Divisions and the Change directorate where required
• Ensure that time is correctly applied and reflected against business cases
• A resourcing model which forecasts demand
• Reporting which supports Risk Management across change
• Working with the Change owners to understand and report variances
• Set up projects gateway standards
• Communicate process to all stakeholders
• Support change owners through the process to ensure good outcomes

• Provide status updates, and supporting remediation plans where appropriate
• Admin and support the PM tools

Suitable candidates will have:

• Previous experience in a PMO Advisory Role or Programme Management
• Previous experience using Agile and waterfall methodology
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Understanding of Key Business outcomes
• Collaborative by instinct
• Some experience of working across IT will helpful

Preferred:

• Change delivery experience
• Working in a fast-paced organization