Following several years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 650 clients with a framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.
Reporting to the Group Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective operation of the Group PMO function. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to PMO processes across all programmes and projects, maintaining high standards of reporting, governance, and delivery support. You will also manage the PMO team. Your role is high profile within the group, requiring extensive senior stakeholder engagement.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40-hour week.
Key Duties of a PMO Manager:
* Lead, manage, and develop the PMO team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Provide feedback and coaching to project teams based on audit findings.
* Ensure timely and accurate updates are completed by project teams and are ready for review by senior stakeholders.
* Conduct project assurance walkthroughs with key stakeholders and SMEs from the group.
* Continuously improve and refine PMO processes in collaboration with the Governance Team.
* Ensure all projects and programmes across the group adhere to established PMO frameworks, standards, and governance processes.
* Act as the first point of contact for project teams requiring guidance on PMO procedures.
* Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of programme dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
* Maintain a centralised view of programme health, risks, and dependencies.
* Support the implementation of new tools, templates, and systems to enhance PMO efficiency.
* Monitor and manage the PMO’s service delivery performance, ensuring responsiveness and consistency.
* Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities through structured reviews.
* Lead and coordinate project audits in collaboration with the PMO Administrator, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
* Ensure appropriate cross-training, skills development, and succession planning.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in a PMO or project delivery environment, ideally within a large or complex organisation (e.g., 3PL).
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing teams.
* Excellent understanding of project and programme governance frameworks.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* High attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality visual and written updates.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels.
* Proficiency in project management tools and reporting platforms (e.g., MS Project, Power BI, SharePoint).
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, P3O, PMO certifications) are strongly desirable.
Additional Information:
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee, offering opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a thriving team culture.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Company Bonus: Achieve goals and be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
* Company Car or Car Allowance.
* Private Medical Cover: Peace of mind with access to clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
* Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 8% employer contributions for a comfortable retirement.
* Life Assurance: 4x your annual salary.
* Wellness: Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
* Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
* Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards, and more.
* Everyday Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.
If you meet the requirements for this role and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!
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