PMO/Project Manager

PMO Project Manager

Reporting to the Head of Regional Organizational Management, the key responsibilities of this position will be to implement a standard project portfolio framework across the group, including standard templates and processes

Provide CPO support to the regions, to ensure we have the appropriate alignment to the group project portfolio framework

Support the regional teams in the coordination of regional initiatives

Main Responsibilities

• Implementation of project portfolio framework across the group, ensuring we have effective prioritization of projects, benefits realization planning, transparent status reporting, proactive risk and issue management and project closure evaluation based on agreed KPI`s
• Implementation of standard templates to be used during project delivery lifecycle
• Training local teams across the regions, to ensure they understand and followed the agreed group framework and processes
• Implementation of Workfront PM tool and identification of configuration changes to progress with the continuing evolution of the tool
• Management of issues and queries raised with respect to Workfront Tool rollout
• Manage business change budget reporting across the regions to ensure we have the appropriate control and visibility with respect to budget utilization
• Collaboration with IT team to ensure we have good collaboration with IT counterparts to manage effective project delivery
• Supporting the regional teams in the coordination of regional initiatives; Ensuring we have the appropriate capacity in place and identifying any necessary remediation steps, where we have gaps
• Ensure OM Connect Community site is kept updated with relevant documentation and updates for regional OM teams

Experience Required

• 7 years experience in a project management/PMO role
• Formal Project Management training e.g. Prince2, PMI, desirable.
• Experience in the implementation of project management framework
• A solid understanding of estimation, planning, scope control, risk & quality management in project management
• Experience in full software development project lifecycle using Waterfall project methodology
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Collaborative, with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Experience in Financial Services or Insurance industry preferable
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)
• Experience in using Agile project methodologies is beneficial
• Customer focused
• Strong communication (verbal & written) & interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Honesty and Integrity
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Results driven and solution oriented
• High attention to detail & accuracy
• Strong problem solving skills