Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead
Location: RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme.
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests will be considered. Please indicate your preferred pattern on application.
Overview: We are recruiting for a senior leader to fulfil the role of Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead. You will influence and lead a 700+ community of project management professionals and shape the Portfolio Management and PMO capability that supports the delivery of the AWE annual budget of over £2Bn.
Responsibilities
* Lead and champion the Portfolio/PMO discipline within AWE and act as the focal point for the discipline across the enterprise, external bodies, and government to leverage opportunities.
* Create a sense of community, energy and belonging for Portfolio and PMO professionals across the business.
* Own, mature and embed Portfolio and PMO management processes, procedures, work instructions and tools.
* Develop the Portfolio and PMO skills and capability that AWE needs now and into the future.
* Provide assurance and governance of Portfolios and PMOs.
* Line management responsibility for a subset of Portfolio and PMOs leaders/managers across AWE.
* Work with the Portfolio and PMO community at a Senior Level to assure application of best practice and efficiency.
* Lead, coach and develop Portfolio and PMO leaders.
* Shape, drive and implement strategy for how Portfolio Management and PMOs operate in AWE.
* Contribute the Portfolio and PMO direction into current and future AWE P3M strategy.
* Lead on the resolution of Portfolio and PMO issues (people, process, tools, and capability) on behalf of the P3M Function Director.
* Create a psychologically safe, engaging and high-performance culture within your team.
What You Will Bring
* Subject matter expertise in the Portfolio Management discipline, providing technical advice and support across the AWE portfolio and ensuring that Portfolio and PMO expertise is grown across the business.
* Extensive experience of delivering complex Portfolios and managing PMOs.
* Leadership experience in driving change and Portfolio/PMO maturity across an organisation.
Work Hard, Be Rewarded
* 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (9-13% of pensionable pay depending on contributions).
* Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave 4 Weeks Full Pay.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
* Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending.
* Special Leave Policy for volunteering, public service, and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website contains full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Next Steps
We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. If you feel this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please apply. We encourage talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Important Things You Need To Know
* We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role closes.
* You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. The process is funded by AWE. Applicants must be British Citizens resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance, and 10 years for DV.
* Please indicate if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
* Interviews are typically conducted via Teams and are usually one stage.
Note: You must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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