PMO Manager

We are at the foothills of an incredible and exciting journey transforming PPL PRS into a digital first customer focused organisation. We have an exciting opportunity for a PMO Manager to guide the organisation to the summit by creating and managing the Project Management Office (PMO) using common project tools & a governance process that is right sized and focused on adding value that supports the delivery of our ambitions. This role is offered on a hybrid basis so that you benefit from the balance of working three days a week from our modern office space and two days a week working from home.

• To establish a PMO structure suitable for the PPL PRS infrastructure and managing using a suite of standard tools
• To support project selection
• To project manage projects be they Mandatory, Strategic or Business Improvements
• To work alongside stakeholders and the finance team to ensure business cases for projects are defined and achievable business benefits are documented for all projects
• To work alongside stakeholders to define a projects scope, establish baselines and goals, completing project definition documents for sponsor sign off
• To ensure that risks and issues are identified and managed, owning escalation when required
• To ensure that project plans are defined, maintained, and shared with project teams
• To lead and motivate project teams even when not direct reports
• To track project performance, identify project creep and slippage are delivered on time to budget
• Establish suitable reporting mechanisms and reporting frequencies
• To support implementation of projects, including change management activities to ensure projects are embedded
• To support the wider Technology & Operational Excellence team in understanding the impact, documenting requirements, and planning the delivery of enhancement / minor technology changes
• To display excellent leadership skills and build relationships to manage both executive level and shareholder stakeholders
  
  Experience in the workings of a Project Management Office managing multiple cross discipline projects
• At least 4 years working experience in a project management role essential
• Proven experience of managing and delivering successful multidiscipline large-scale projects
• Project Management certification PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM or similar
• Experience in Agile Project Management
• Working knowledge of a project management tools or software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in managing executive level stakeholders
• Experience in managing a project budget forecasting costs, tracking actuals, forecasting product revenue and tangible or intangible benefits
• Able to construct and deliver presentations, presenting options and clear recommendations to a professional standard
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office essential
• Must be organised and able to manage own priorities and workload
• Experience in collating and distributing progress reporting to senior stakeholders
  
  PPL PRS is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to recruit a diverse workforce and create inclusive teams.