Lead PMO/Portfolio Manager recruitment

You will have full accountability for the Change Budget, Resource Management, Governance framework and all control procedures, reporting and scheduling of activities across the Change organisation in core and global shared services Operations.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Line Management - managing junior PMO analysts

• Maintenance of key project controls

• Managing all projects to make sure they are delivering to agreed benefits, time and budget

• Ensure their is a strong PMO and programme process in place which is adhered to

• Resource management - developing effective Resource Plans, which reflect current and future business requirements  observing the correct balance of numbers, locations, skills and experience of Change resources

• Maintaining control and review process to ensure all projects within the portfolio are carried out in a professional manner, and comply with procedures quality standards.  

• Stakeholder management - Influencing across all senior levels of the organisation. Ensure absolute clarity on the full range of stakeholders impacted by the project/ programme, and the level of involvement/ buy-in, and communications needed

• Understand the expectations of all stakeholder groups and individuals; manage towards their expectations and frequently communicate across the project team

Experience:

• High level of familiarity with PMO, Business Management and Programme processes

• Financial Management. Cost centre, Project Cost tracking, Cashflow analysis and Benefits Management

• Planning – strong skill in project and programme planning and forecasting

• Leadership and Communication–demonstrate a range of styles and techniques in leadership and communications, including influencing and negotiating

• Value-based business perspective – appreciation of the Wealth Operations strategy and of commercial consequences of project management delivery/decisions