Overview

Specialist role Delivery manager

Summary of the work 

To assist with establishing the PMO function across a large scale portfolio, using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Reporting directly to senior management, you will have experience of defining and rolling out PMO best practices and process, with Clarity as the toolset to support the process.

Latest start date 05.09.2016

Expected contract length 4 months

Region London

Organisation the work is for The Home Office

About the work

Who the specialist will work with 

PMO specialists, Portfolio, Programme and Project Managers, Other Delivery Managers and Digital specialists, Business Support Unit team, Commercial and Finance specialists and Senior Management.
What the specialist will work on Define and roll out PMO practices and function across Portfolio, including multiple Portfolios, Programmes and Projects working with specialist resources where appropriate and complying with mandatory, departmental standards and practices. 

• Support Senior Management team with the provision of appropriate reporting MI, KPIs and governance structures. 
• Roll out Clarity tool across the Portfolio, initially focusing on planning. 
• Provide management support and direction for Business Support Unit function team. 
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the Head of PMO within a PMO function.

Work setup

Address where the work will take place Croydon and London

Working arrangements Monday to Friday on site. A professional working day, hours and working pattern as needed to deliver the service in an efficient way. Mainly based between our Fleet Street, London and Croydon

Security clearance Security Clearance required (CTC level)

Skills and experience

Essential skills and experience 

• 6 years experience as a minimum working in a PMO environment
• Demonstrable experience of establishing PMO functions for Projects, Programmes and Portfolios in multiple environments and business domains, tailoring existing standard and in house methodologies where necessary
• Experience of use of the Clarity toolset in supporting the planning process and roadmap definition across a Programme and Portfolio
• Demonstrable experience of managing a PMO team that supports both Agile and Waterfall delivery methods and techniques
• Demonstrable experience of managing a PMO in a scaled environment, including multiple large scale programmes running along side large scale independent projects
• Knowledge and experience of Management Information, including statistical modelling, KPI definition, dashboarding and reporting
• Ability and demonstrable experience of defining and enforcing appropriate governance models across stakeholder groups
• Planning experience from high level, strategic roadmaps to detailed project plans
  

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