Type - Contract INSIDE IR35
Duration - Initial 3 months
Location - London / Hybrid working

Our client, a leading global consultancy, are looking for a PMO Lead to join the team on a hybrid working contract basis.


In this role you will:
* Support the Portfolio / Programme Manager in ensuring the required level of PMO governance and control is integrated into the Portfolio / Programme to which you are assigned, in alignment with the best practice framework.
* Maintain a forecast of supply and demand across the Portfolio / Programme, which will include Project and Work/Change Order requests. You will also support capacity planning of delivery teams and 3rd Parties, tracking resource utilisation vs. allocation.
* Process project finances at project and Work/Change Order Level, analyse variances against forecast v actuals and ensure financial cover is maintained.
* Manage and monitor Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies (RAID) and lessons learned logs for your allocated Portfolio / Programme via regular engagement.
* Produce weekly status reports for management meetings and MI and reporting packs for executive board management meetings to facilitate fact-based decision making.
* Proactively embed best practice PMO service, system, processes, tools and templates into assigned Portfolios and Programmes.
* Work as part of the PMO team to deliver high level of customer services to the Stakeholders by providing support, challenge and skills development.
* Mentor and provide guidance to the PMO Analysts.
Ideal Experience:
* 5 Years experience in a Project Management / PMO environment working in a regulated industry such as banking or insurance is advantageous but other industry sectors will be considered.
* Proficient in principles, methods, techniques and tools for the effective management of P3O as well as experience in the practical set up and management of a PMO, including ongoing maintenance of the function.
* Experience of delivering complete PMO support for large Portfolios and Programmes. (e.g. with budgets above £1m).
* Certification in a project management qualification is essential, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or P3O.
* Advanced working knowledge of MS office applications including MS Word, Excel (e.g. macros, data manipulation VLOOKUPs etc. for data analysis and reporting), PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint or Microsoft Teams.
* Project milestone planning and tracking experience would be desirable.
* Strong stakeholder management capability to Executive level combined with the ability to adapt communication styles to ensure the right outcomes are achieved.
* Ability to work to deadlines and schedules, whilst being methodical with good attention to detail and have exceptional organisational skills.
* Excellent analytical and numerical reasoning skills.
If this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply!
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.