PMO Lead

PMO Lead

Location: Warwick
Contract Length: 6 Months

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the utilities industry? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic PMO Lead to support their change and transformation portfolio. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for project management, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As the PMO Lead, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the management of change initiatives, ensuring robust governance, and maintaining an up-to-date view of all ongoing projects. Your expertise will help guide teams through challenges and ensure successful implementation of change plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support:

• Provide guidance on project management processes, tools, and techniques.
• Support project control boards and assurance teams to maintain project integrity.
• Set up and provide detailed guidance on project management software.

Change Gateway Management:

• Own the Change Planning Board process, maintaining an updated plan of all digital launches and organizational changes.
• Ensure senior leadership is informed of potential challenges and stakeholder impacts.
• Communicate decisions and upcoming changes clearly to senior leadership.
• Resourcing:
• Assist teams in resourcing and recruitment activities.
• Provide guidance on resource management software and procedures.
• Risk Management:
• Implement organization-wide risk management processes.
• Document risks and mitigation actions to safeguard project integrity.
• Business Intelligence:
• Develop and deliver management information to aid decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to optimize business intelligence capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Act as the custodian of lessons learned from project reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement actionable improvements.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in PMO, project support, or portfolio management.
• Experience with project planning tools such as MS Project or Project Online.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Managing Successful Programmes, Prince 2, Agile Project Management) are essential.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and innovative team that values your input.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of the utilities industry.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's transform the future together!

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.