Job Description
PMO Portfolio Manager required for a Global Business embarking on a multi year programme. The PMO Portfolio Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders to optimize the portfolio and contribute to the successful delivery of organizational goals. They will also be responsible for maintaining the Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks, processes, tools and techniques to help the PMO drive consistency and excellence in project delivery across the organization. Prior experience in FMCG, Retail or Supply Chain helpful. Key Responsibilities / Outcomes As a member of the Project Management Office(PMO) , manage the project portfolio, the demand and intake process, and ensure alignment with organizational strategies and goals. Collaborate with senior management to understand organizational strategies and goals. Direct the development and maintenance of communications and reporting around the project portfolios, their contents and the individual performance of initiatives to stakeholders and senior executives. Engage with and conduct quarterly reviews with senior business, IT, executives, stakeholder groups, the IT steering committees and other relevant bodies to validate and assess the project portfolio, execute change, and reprioritize to meet business needs as required. Monitor and report on the overall health and performance of the project portfolio. Provide recommendations on portfolio adjustments to better align with changing business priorities. Work with project teams to manage/oversee the full range of the project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, close) for projects Ensure the oversight and coordination of dependencies across the projects and programs in the portfolio, and resolve or escalate conflicts. Forecast high level resource needs across the portfolio, balance the availability of the required skills and competencies across project and program team Executive Steering Committee-level presentations, Prepare and present regular portfolio status reports to relevant stakeholders Develop and maintain project management tools, processes and templates. Propose appropriate tooling where practical Provide mentoring, guidance & coaching on PMO best practice, lead professional development sessions for PMO staff. Ensure consistency and standardization in project execution and documentation. Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure adherence to standards. Support the PMO Director in the day to day running of the department Key Skills, Experiences & Competencies Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Commerce, Technology or a related field. Masters an advantage 10+ years experience in a PMO, 5+ years as a Portfolio or PMO Manager delivering complex technical transformations in large scale enterprises using both waterfall and agile methodologies Expert understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strategic thinking and the ability to align projects with organizational goals. Strong commercial & technical acumen Analytical thinking - ability to understand a situation by segmenting and tracing implications step by step. PfMP, PMP, PgMP or Prince2 certifications All interested candidates pls send cvs to Susan Nix - Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES. Skills: PMO Portfolio Lead Technology Transformation Benefits: Pension Healthcare Bonus