ICT PMO Controller

Job Description

ICT PMO ControllerLondon£CompetitiveTeam OverviewOfcom exists to make communications work for everyone. We regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed and mobile telecoms, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are also helping to inform the ongoing debate about the future of online regulation.Our culture is shaped by four corporate values: excellence, agility, collaboration and empowermentThe ICT PMO Controller, as part of the PMO team, will provide Project Management Office (PMO) support to the ICT team.Purpose of the RoleThe PMO will manage the Demand Management process for ICT projects to ensure that the agreed ICT projects align with the Ofcom strategy and business priorities.They will help with the prioritisation of the ICT portfolio, working with Project Managers to agree prioritisation of projects and agree resources for individual projects.They will manage the necessary governance, approvals and communication of the ICT portfolio.They will provide support to monitor the status of each project, including monitoring milestones, resource, budget and tracking of actuals against plans.They will monitor compliance of project delivery process against the agreed processes, ensuring that the project delivery team understand what is required for their projects to be delivered in line with Ofcom processes.PMO may support specific projects with tasks such as arranging project meetings and workshops, taking and following up on actions, providing project communications and other workstream or tracking activities as needed.The PMO will ensure that the project delivery process is defined and understand by the wider ICT team and will provide the tools and templates required to support the delivery process.Requirements of the RoleOfcom ICT Project Delivery team has aligned key skills required for this role to the industry standard Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) V7. Candidates should also be competent in all skill levels lower than the ones defined for this role.- Business Strategy & Planning: Financial Management: SFIA Code KNOW: SFIA Level 4- Business Strategy & Planning: Knowledge Management: SFIA Code KNOW: SFIA Level 4- Technical Strategy & Planning: Methods and Tools: SFIA Code METL: SFIA Level 5- Business Change Implementation: Portfolio, Programme & Project Support: SFIA PROF: SFIA Level 4- Business Change Management: Benefits Management BENM: SFIA Code BENM; SFIA Level 5- Stakeholder Management: Relationship Management: SFIA Code RLMT; SFIA Level 5- Stakeholder Management: Relationship Management: SFIA Code RLMT; SFIA Level 4All competencies at Associate Level are applicable, as defined by Ofcom HR on the Loop. Particular focus is given to the following ones:Planning & Project Management- Applies governance processes and ensures compliance with statutory requirements- Manages the input from others to ensure quality and timely delivery- Identifies constraints or risks to the project/programme and escalates in a timely manner to the appropriate level- Uses project management systems effectivelyRelationship Management- Acts as a point of contact for the team on specific issues in own area of expertise- Displays professional integrity and objectivity in dealings with colleagues and stakeholders- Identifies potential controversy or stakeholder issues, seeking guidance to avert or contain the problemCommunication- Communicates technical/professional information clearly to a range of audiences- Delivers high quality, proofread documents to agreed timescales- Focuses on the key message and gets to the point succinctlyProblem Solving & Analysis- Provides accurate analysis which allows others to arrive at a recommendation/decisionKnowledge & Expertise- Applies technical skills/knowledge to specific tasks and procedures in day to day work- Demonstrates understanding of Ofcom’s role and the context and objectives of Ofcom’s workFurther InformationDiversity and InclusionOfcom is a forward-thinking, inclusive employer and recognises the value of diversity to truly "make communications work for everyone". We welcome applications from suitably qualified applicants whatever their background, especially women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background candidates as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.We have an agile working model allowing us to have a location-neutral approach to filling our roles. We also support flexible ways of working, wherever possible. Our colleagues are free to move around all our offices, enabling them to work alongside and collaborate with other teams and groups. These initiatives help Ofcom colleagues to work flexibly in way that supports them.The closing date for this role is the 30th November 2020.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an ICT PMO Controller, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Other organisations may call this role Project Co-ordinator, Project Management Office Co-ordinator, Project Management Office Controller, IT Project Co-ordinator, ICT Project Controller, or PMO Controller.