PMO Lead recruitment

The role is responsible for providing Corporate level Management within the Technology organization with information, tools, process and frameworks that enable Technology to ensure the BTB portfolio is aligned and delivering to the strategic priorities of the firm.

Lead the design, implementation and BAU operation of the enabling tools, process, frameworks, reporting and governance

• Governance and  Reporting: Facilitate governance within Technology, focused on the prioritization and performance of programmes and projects and providing consistent reporting to support decision making on an equal footing

• Performance Monitoring: Provide transparency into the delivery and financial performance  of the portfolio and significant risks, issues and dependencies that may jeopardize performance

• Standards: Provide methodologies that allow programme and project managers to align with industry best practices and the standards of internal and external audits.  Improve Technology’s project management capabilities

• Tools:  Effective tools underpin the organization’s ability to effectively manage the portfolio.  TPM will provide tools to support the overall management of the Technology portfolio that will also be suitable for leverage cross-Infrastructure

• Strong  leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;  Ability to interface with mid-level and senior PMOs and executives

• Tooling is a critical aspect of this role.  Therefore, significant experience in evaluating, selecting and implementing tactical and strategic tools is essential

• Financial management of this portfolio is a key requirement so strong experience in bugeting, forecasting, tracking actual is essential.  Strong Excel skills are required, and strong Sharepoint skills are desired.

• Evolving this function is a key requirement.  Strong change agent skills are essential.

o        Creating persuasive business cases for improvements and changes

o        Gaining agreement, commitment, cooperation and support

o        Influencing without power and position

o        Responding to resistance productively

o        Networking skills in establishing and maintaining appropriate contacts

o        Negotiating with key players for resources, for changes in procedures, and to resolve conflict