Regional Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

Reporting to the Head of PMO you will have a pivotal role in managing and enhancing our newly implemented Project Management Office, within the South Wales area. Showcasing your leadership and project management expertise you will optimise and expand our project processes and successfully deliver key initiatives, whilst driving efficiency and excellence across the organisation.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. This is a full-time role, but flexibility in working pattern may be considered. Occasional Travel may be needed to other locations., Manage the PMO for your region, embed and ensure that all project and programme management processes and procedures are beneficial and adhered to in line with business requirements.
Maintain the portfolio delivery lifecycle, ensuring that it aligns with the company & strategic objectives
Monitor Portfolio, Programme and Project performance and report progress to stakeholders on a regular basis
Manage risks and issues, ensuring that appropriate action is taken to mitigate any potential problems
Manage budgets and ensure that projects are delivered within budget
Leverage your deep understanding of project management methodologies and tools to establish best practices within the PMO.
Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and teams, ensuring that they have the necessary resources, budgets and support to deliver projects successfully
Strong Leadership Skills: Lead and inspire a team of project management professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

The Ideal CandidateTo be successful you will have extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery. Experience in PMO management, Portfolio management is also important. You will demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills and be able to communicate effectively with range of colleagues of differing seniority.

A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Operations, Economics, Business administration or equivalent level of education is preferred but not essential as equal weighting will be given to equivalent experience.

You'll have a proficiency with data visualisation tools (e.g..Power BI), advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and knowledge of Project Management tools (e.g.. Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

Ideally the role will be based in Cardiff but we can consider other locations within the licence area.

Salary - Competitive market salary
About UsWe're National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

About The CompanyJoining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

28 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays
Annual bonus scheme
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
Annual Share Save plan
Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
Free on-site parking at all our main sites

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