FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a PMO to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be an onsite role based in London.
Our client is seeking an experienced PMO or Project Governance Specialist to join their PMO team. The role holder will be responsible for delivery management reporting, planning, and supporting their Portfolio / Programme Leads, as well as the Head of IPR and the Head of Project Governance, in the implementation of the portfolio strategy.
This vacancy is for a PMO within the Technology portfolio, supporting three small portfolios, which may be managed by different portfolio leads or by the same lead, depending on organisational alignment. (As a reference, the total investment for FY25 across these portfolios is approximately £4m.) The role involves close collaboration with other Tech In Line PMOs, Portfolio Leads and Project Managers in the Project Promotion team, as well as the Project Governance team, to ensure effective delivery and governance.
Responsibilities
1. Support and guide the Portfolio Manager, Accountable Executive and Programme / Project Managers in planning, controlling, monitoring and organising the portfolio, ensuring compliance with governance and reporting and that the book of work is within delivery capability and resource capacity
2. Own and drive programme and project reporting e.g. through the creation of the monthly portfolio reporting pack from updates made by programme and project managers in Planview; creation of minutes and MI tailored for the target audience.Cover other portfolio’s when required e.g. during scheduled absence
3. Review and critique deliverables produced across the programme / projects for completeness and accuracy against policy and delivery lifecycle minimum standards; and provide structured feedback to project managers.
4. Work with Central PMO Delivery assurance to schedule key checkpoints for external review.
5. Control submission of deliverables for Programme Committee and / or Bank Head Office / MUSHD review to avoid late / overdue requests
6. Implement the Central PMO calendar across the portfolio / programme / projects being supported, ensuring that the policy and project delivery controls are followed at all times
7. Escalating issues, risks and continuous improvement suggestions to the Project, Programme and Portfolio managers as well as Central PMO and Project Governance
8. Partner with central PMO, other PMO in Business unit and teams in Project Governance to continually improve project, programme and portfolio governance, controls, methods and tools