Ensure the successful implementation of the PMO?s strategy, responsibilities, services and deliverables
Monitor Programme reporting and assist the Head of Programmes in reporting to Senior Management
Establish frameworks and standards for Programme and Project Management Manage and compile Programme related financial and KPI information
Oversee project costs and ensure finances are well managed
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses to support business case development and the implementation of projects
Provide and maintain a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the Programme
Update and maintain the Risk Log, Action Log, Decisions Log, and Issue Registers
Ensure the appropriate programme benefits are identified, quantified and their realisation planned
Track financial reporting whilst ensuring that the programme and projects adhere to the corporate financial processes
Ensure cross-programme dependencies are managed and the dependency log is accurately maintained
Provide a quality assurance role in line with defined Programme Management Office process
Coordinate project closure to distil good practice and ensure lessons learned are logged
Line Manage PMO staff
Build cohesion within the PMO team and motivate them to produce quality work
Define and embed project control and governance
Provide Project planning, Milestone management, Scope management, Resource forecasting; Financial Management; Change Management across the project portfolio
Prepare regular status reporting to all levels of the business
Ensure efficient change control methods and process are utilised
Qualifications
Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification
12+ years? experience working on construction management projects of which 5 years must have been in?a managerial position
Proven track record for planning, executing, controlling and closing projects and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
Experience of managing a PMO office
Experience of managing the complete lifecycle of a programme with project teams of 2 to 15 people
Strong skills in creating and maintaining project and programme plans, including risks, actions, issues, dependencies
Highly efficient in resource planning and tasks assignment
Knowledge of benefits and dependency mapping, risk management and resource planning
Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS project, and Power BI
Line management or team leader experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills for reports and presentations
Diplomatic ability to influence others at all levels of the business
Strong and demonstrated ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to competently mediate disagreements and negotiate agreeable resolutions
Experience of Programme and project level financial management
Experience of defining and delivering benefits realisation for projects and programme
Training and coaching of Project Managers and PMO staff
Knowledgeable and experienced in efficient Change Management methods
