Capital Delivery PMO Lead

Our local authority client based in North London are urgently seeking an experienced Capital Delivery PMO Lead.

48 an hour Umbrella

Purpose of Job:

The Local Authority has a large and diverse portfolio of Capital Projects and needs high calibre project and programme management to help shape and deliver plans to deliver key infrastructure to support the significant growth across the borough.

The authority has recognised the need for a dedicated central team to provide high quality, consistent and effective delivery of the capital portfolio and is now looking to build and grow an in-house team to do so. The team will lead and manage all future capital schemes for the Council, and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of that team, helping to lead change of growth across the borough.

This is an exciting and varied role that will offer the post holder the opportunity to take control and support the management of governance and assurance processes across varied capital portfolios, delivery assets such as new Schools, Greenspaces & Parks, Leisure Centres, Housing projects, Town Centres, and regeneration schemes such as Brent Cross and Hendon.

The role holder will have a broad experience in:

• Experience in programme co-ordination/administration

• Experience of working within a structured project management framework

• Previous experience in Microsoft Office and O365 is essential. Microsoft Office and proficient IT skills

• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.

• Prince2, MSP or P30 qualification

Ideally:

• Local Government governance experience, specifically an understanding of how Committees operate and the political sensitivities in this environment.

Preferably:

• Experience of managing small projects, or exposure to the end-to-end project lifecycle, or managing substantial parts of the project lifecycle

• Financial Management experience, budget management, forecasting and reporting.

• Degree or equivalent

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.