Smart CT is seeking a highly organized and strategic PMO Team Lead to oversee the planning, execution and delivery of Engineering projects and drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices. This role is responsible for leading a team of project managers and coordinators, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and implementing best practices in project governance, reporting, budgeting, scheduling and resource management. The role is office based located at our headquarters in Twyford, Berkshire and will report to the Director of
Service Delivery.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the PMO team, providing guidance, mentorship and performance management
* Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a small selection of strategic projects and customers ensuring consistency and alignment with timelines and budgets
* Facilitate efficient resource planning and allocation across projects to drive optimal utilisation of resources
* Support change management and communication strategies for project rollouts
* Develop and maintain project management standards, methodologies and tools
* Conduct regular project reviews and post-implementation evaluations
* Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to Senior Leadership Team
* Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
* Collaborate with cross functional departments to ensure alignment and stakeholder engagement
* Maintain centralised documentation and reporting for audit and compliance
* Conduct post-project evaluations to assess project outcomes, identify lessons learned and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO
Skills and Experience
* Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2) – preferred but not essential
* Experience in IT Engineering projects, such as networking, CCTV and retail intelligence
* Strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
* Experience in change management and organisational transformation
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
* Knowledge of ServiceNow – preferred but not essential
* Customer focused, with good communication skills
* Self-motivated, with a can-do attitude who is keen to solve problems and improve processes
* Results oriented, with a focus on driving revenue growth and achieving targets.
* Team player
About Smart CT
What we do
Smart CT is an innovative IT services organisation, which is 100% dedicated to the channel. We specialise in the provision of high-quality IT spares, logistics and comprehensive complementary services designed to help boost our client’s efficiency and profitability, and enable our clients to excel. Perhaps the best testimony to the quality of our services is our customers’ loyalty, as many have committed to long-term, multiyear agreements, with some partnerships even stretching back 20 years, to Smart CT beginnings.
Where we are based
Our Head Office is based in Twyford, Berkshire. This is a short drive from the M4 and A329M and is only a 15-20 minute walk from Twyford train Station.
Our Values
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our values sit at the core of our organisation. Therefore we always look for people who can continuously champion our values through-out the business within their day-to-day role:
Positivity: Smart CT strive to approach things with energy and enthusiasm. We operate with agility to generate successful outcomes.
Preparation: We’re focused, firstly we plan, then, we execute with customer first focus.
Curiosity: Smart CT commits to continuously learn and act with curiosity and desire.
Continuous Improvement: We set the bar for ourselves personally and collaborate with colleagues to succeed.
Consideration: Smart CT operates ethically and value diversity, equality and inclusion to make everyone feel welcome and supported. We always assume the best intentions of colleagues, customers and suppliers without accepting failure.
What working for Smart CT can do for you
* Long-term career development in a high-growth business.
* Life Assurance
* 25 day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
* Paid charity day
* Vodafone employee advantage scheme
* Health and Wellbeing support benefits
* Bespoke training to suit your individual needs and development.
* Friendly working environment with a real focus on our ESG goals.
Smart CT is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training and evaluating performance are made fairly and we provide equal opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We strive to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.
Get in touch with us by completing the form with details about your enquiry and one of our advisors will contact you.
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