Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsCareer PotentialFlexible workingAbout Our ClientA Financial Services company based in London and BristolJob Description* Ensuring accurate, appropriate and timely updates are available and in line with the agreed governance schedule * Ensuring that the appropriate controls are in place and taking ownership for escalating variances to both the IT Portfolio Manager and Project Management Practice Manager as required* Proactively guiding Project Managers and Programme Managers in the identification of items for escalation through the governance channels* Facilitating RAID management across programmes and wider portfolio ensuring processes are followed to ensure effective management * Providing quality assurance, including the audit of portfolio documents in line with defined Portfolio Management Office processes and best practices, ensuring consistent quality across all portfolio documentation including Business Systems Board and Portfolio Management Committee updates * Providing financial monitoring and control including analysis and reporting, monitoring budgets to ensure appropriate governance and controls are in place* Proactively leading on Business Case tracking, traceability and benefits realisation activities. Using your analysis and insight, you will present your work to stakeholders as required.* Provide Project planning, Milestone management, Scope management; and Change Management to ensure effective delivery * Oversight of contracts pertaining to the programmes where relevant* Keeping up to date on industry best practice, using your innovative approach and progressive thinking to support the IT Portfolio Manager in defining new processes and standardsThe Successful Applicant* A solid understanding of Portfolio Management Programme / Project deliveries* Experience working in a multi-layered Portfolio environment (Programme, Project & Product)* Strong analytical skills including experience of turning data into insights* Experience of projects using AGILE or PRINCE2 methodology (or equivalent) for medium to large sized projects * An understanding of programmes within a large and complex IT environment* Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project* Excellent written/oral communication skills for reports and presentations * Experience of facilitating large workshops / meetings* Experience of presenting to senior stakeholders* Experience working in a matrix management environment* Experience of Reviewing and improving PMO best practices * Experience of senior stakeholder managementWhat's on OfferA flexible working enviroment and a permanent PMO Lead positionContactOliver DurantQuote job refJN-042023-6019400Phone number+44 207 776 5922Job summaryJob functionTechnologySubsectorPMOSectorFinancial ServicesLocationCity of LondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameOliver DurantConsultant phone+44 207 776 5922Job referenceJN-042023-6019400
