PMO Manager

Job Description

PMO Manager - Workplace Transformation12-month contract with the possibility of extensionUp to £800pd outside IR35London, Hybrid working modelASAP startAltum Consulting is partnering a leading global professional services firm, which has embarked on a journey to create a global headquarters building which will truly reflect its strong market brand. Their aim is to create an outstanding workplace and amenitieswhich will enable and motivate their people to provide a best-in-class service to their clients as well as support careers, health and wellbeing and diversity so they can continue to retain and recruit the very best talent.We are supporting our client in their search for a highly experienced PMO Manager, a key part of the programme to move their London HQ to a new, modern workplace designed for hybrid working. This is one of the highest profile programmes happening in theorganisation, you will be responsible for providing all PMO services to the programme, including ensuring the application of best practice methods, tools and templates, management reporting, quality assurance, dependency management, change control and governancefacilitation.You will work closely with the Programme Director, workstream leads, and experts from supporting functions such as finance and technology.

• Ensures application of best practices across the programme, working with the Programme Director and team to institute controls as needed.
• Enables rigorous and effective information management and change control practices, ensuring full and easily accessible audit history across the programme.
• Provides regular analysis and reporting on the programme’s progress to the Programme Director, senior stakeholders, and governance bodies.
• Works with the Programme Director and team to ensure traceability of benefits and that the programme will deliver against expected outcomes.
• Ensures the effective application of governance and decision-making within the programme and wider business
• Works cross-functionally to monitor the project landscape and to ensure any interdependencies are fed into the programme appropriately
• Works with the Programme Director and others on ad hoc’ activities such as maintaining an accurate and up to date view of the programme plan

PMO Manager - What were looking for:

• Several years’ experience working as a PMO manager on large scale programmes, ideally related to Real Estate / Workplace change.
• Recognised qualifications (e.g.: MSP, PRINCE 2 Practitioner or APM equivalent) and demonstrated continuing professional development desirable
• Previous experience of PMO maturity development / instituting suitable best practice
• Experience using project management tools and the Office suite, notably project, excel and ppt
• Previous experience working in a professional services environment would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and able to communicate effectively at all levels - clearly and succinctly conveying ideas and options
• Embraces accountability and sets an example to others; proactive and action-oriented, driving progress via self and others and not easily diverted or distracted
• Ability to flex approach as needed, resilient and able to cope with changing priorities
• Inclusive, aware of the needs of, and supportive of, all team members

Keyskills :
RelocationTransformationPMOWorkplace CultureWorkspace