OverviewWe are partnering with a leading organisation within the financial andmodities sector to appoint a Planning PMO to support a critical technology modernisation programme.Reporting directly to the Head of Technology, this role will play a key part in bringing structure, clarity, and coordination to aplex and evolving portfolio of work.This is a hands-on role requiring a highly organised and analytical individual with strong planning capability and advanced Excel skills. The initial phase of the role will focus on programme planning and structuring activity, before transitioning into broader delivery and execution support.Details:Location – LondonDuration – Initial 6 monthsHybrid – 3 days / week in the officeRate - £600 - £725 / day Inside IR35 via UmbrellaResponsibilities
1. Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including structuring initiatives and supporting planning activities
2. Build and maintain aprehensive catalogue of technology initiatives, capturing scope, dependencies, and cost inputs
3. Assist in organising and refining a large and evolving backlog of work, ensuring clear prioritisation and structure
4. Produce high-quality programme reporting,ernance materials, and meeting outputs for senior stakeholders
5. Develop and maintain Excel-based trackers, plans, and reporting packs to support programme oversight
6. Work closely with the Interim Head of Technology to bring clarity and organisation to aplex workload
7. Collaborate with Project Managers and engineering teams to support programme delivery
8. Take ownership of defined work streams and provide flexible support across planning and delivery activities.
9. Identify opportunities to enhance reporting and processes, including the use of tools such as Power BI where appropriate
Key Experience
10. Demonstrable experience in a Project Support, PMO, or Project Coordinator role, within a technology or IT environment
11. Strong planning capability, with experience supporting programme or project planning activities
12. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
13. Experience supportingernance and reporting processes within a programme environment
14. Ability to work effectively in less structured, fast-paced environments, managingpeting priorities
15. Experience working with senior stakeholders, with strongmunication and organisational skills
16. Understanding of how to define, structure, and document scope for initiatives or projects
17. Strong understanding of Power BI
18. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Planner
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