PMO & Assurance Manager

South Staffs Water has a fantastic opportunity for a PMO & Assurance Manager to join our professional and trusted Capital Investment team to support the delivery of our Asset Management Plan. The role requires an experienced PMO & Assurance Manager who is self- motivated, manages the project portfolio, tracking progress, and managing risks and issues will manage a team to support the project delivery process via the project management office. The Role The PMO & Assurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring all project delivery follows the company processes from H&S, cost assurance, along with process delivery capturing all necessary documentation and asset information in line with the company's standards and company values.,

• Develop and implement project management policies, processes, and templates.
• Ensure compliance with project management standards.
• Manage the project portfolio, including prioritization, communication, and reporting.
• Work with project managers to ensure that projects are on track and meet quality standards.
• Manage risks and issues and take appropriate action to mitigate them.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Provide project management training and support to project managers and teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management.
• Managing day-to-day activities in the PMO.
• Overseeing quality standards to ensure the highest quality goods or services.
• Managing product testing and monitoring all quality factors.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance programs.
• Conducting audits and analysing metrics to monitor quality.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Designing and improving company quality standards.
• Assisting in the recruiting process.
• Training, motivating, coaching, and correcting employees to meet standards.
  
  A full UK driving license
• A degree level education or at least 5 years of experience in project management, with 3 years in a PMO management role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  
  A competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Company pension with employer contribution.
• Store discount for personal shopping needs.
• 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital and health.
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days)
• Eyecare vouchers - via Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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