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Head of Project Management Office (PMO)
PL1 2AY Plymouth, South West
£70000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead their project management functions. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and best practices across the organization. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and the ability to drive successful project delivery. The Head of PMO will oversee a portfolio of projects, provide guidance to project managers, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in establishing and managing PMOs, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and a passion for process improvement and organizational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Establish, lead, and mature the Project Management Office (PMO) function.
- Define, implement, and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of a diverse project portfolio.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to project managers and project teams.
- Develop and maintain project reporting mechanisms, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure alignment of projects with strategic business objectives and priorities.
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies at a portfolio level.
- Facilitate resource allocation and capacity planning for projects.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and project management processes.
- Liaise with senior stakeholders to communicate project status, risks, and outcomes.
- Extensive experience in project management, with a significant portion dedicated to leading or establishing PMO functions.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and portfolios.
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall.
- Strong understanding of portfolio management principles and practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with project management software and tools.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to thrive in a remote working environment and manage teams effectively.
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