Job Description
We are a leading consultancy delivering complex IT programmes across public sector organisations. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a Junior PMO Administrator to support programme delivery excellence across a high-profile account.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on role for a Junior PMO Administrator who will support day-to-day programme operations. You will work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to maintain governance frameworks, ensure reporting accuracy, and uphold client relationships. The role offers exposure to large-scale public sector transformation and requires adaptability to both company and client systems.
Key Responsibilities
- PMO Support: Maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks across the programme, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational objectives.
- Programme Oversight: Provide support for portfolio reporting, risk tracking, and issue management.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with civil servants, government officials, and public sector executives.
- Governance & Assurance: Maintain existing governance structures including steering committees, programme boards, and assurance processes.
- Resource & Finance Management: Support resource allocation, capacity planning, and budget tracking across the PMO function.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- Experience: 1+ year across PMO and UK public sector environments.
- Education: GCSE / National 5 grades.
(We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds as part of our commitment to social value and inclusive hiring.)
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
- Public Sector Knowledge: Understanding of government processes and delivery environments.
- Methodologies: Familiarity with agile and waterfall approaches.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage effectively with civil servants and public sector stakeholders.
- Commercial Acumen: Basic budget management and financial tracking skills.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.
Key Competencies
- Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels.
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with changing requirements.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Resilience: Ability to maintain performance under pressure
Additional Information
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.