PMO Project Manager

Job Description

Organizational Management -PMO Project Manager
We are looking for an experienced project manager to join our Organizational Management Team to deliver strategic projects supporting revenue generation, new product launch as well as digital programs.

My Client`s Organization Management department has a unique and exciting job opportunity available for someone who enjoys challenging the status quo and seeking out creative ways to support the company`s ever more complex commercial processes with innovative and robust business and IT solutions. The candidate required will possess the right balance of technical PMO management knowhow along with influencing and relationship building skills necessary to drive projects to a successful conclusion and within challenging deadlines. Ultimately, this candidate will be the core liaison between our global business functions and the IT department, being comfortable translating the requirements of each department and ensuring an alignment exists between the project stakeholders.

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
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 roll-out
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