Pmo manager place portfolio Work, Jobs in Tanfield, Dur (with Salaries)

PMO Manager - Place Portfolio
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £45,091 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Project Manager (Environment)
WSP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Project Support Officer
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,765 - £37,080 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning
Turner & Townsend —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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PMO Manager - Place Portfolio

Gateshead Council -
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Job details

Full-time
£45,091 - £48,226 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Full job description

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help shape and maintain the governance and assurance environment for some of the North East’s most complex and high-profile programmes? If that sounds like you, keep reading we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a pivotal time, as we deliver a significant programme of regeneration, infrastructure and place-based investment across Gateshead.

We are ambitious, forward-thinking and committed to delivering programmes that are well governed, transparent and fully assured. At Gateshead Council, you’ll be part of a team that values consistency, collaboration and high standards in everything we do.

Supporting services that make a difference to our communities

The Economy, Innovation and Growth Group is delivering a large and complex portfolio of regeneration, housing, transport and energy programmes.

As PMO Manager, you will play a key role in embedding and maintaining consistent governance, assurance and PMO standards across this portfolio, working closely with the PMO Lead and programme teams.

This is an opportunity to help ensure that major programmes are delivered in a controlled, compliant and well-managed way, supporting confident decision-making and successful outcomes across the borough.

What you will get to do

In this role, you will:

Support the PMO Lead in embedding and maintaining the Place Portfolio PMO framework, ensuring alignment with national and regional assurance requirements
Act as the operational link between the central PMO and programme-level PMO teams, ensuring consistent application of governance, reporting and assurance standards
Support the implementation of governance and assurance processes, including stage gates, readiness checks and compliance with assurance frameworks
Ensure programmes meet constitutional and statutory requirements, including documentation, reporting and publication standards
Coordinate and assure the portfolio RAID environment, ensuring consistency and alignment with assurance and governance expectations
Support the development of integrated portfolio reporting, working closely with PMO colleagues and programme teams to ensure accuracy and consistency
Work with internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Legal, Procurement, Planning and Governance) to ensure programmes meet compliance and assurance requirements
Support the management of evidence, document control and audit trails to maintain a robust and audit-ready environment
Monitor adherence to PMO standards and escalate any issues or non-compliance appropriately
Contribute to building PMO capability across the portfolio, promoting consistency, good practice and continuous improvement

What you will bring

You will bring:

PMO and governance knowledge
Understanding of PMO frameworks, governance structures and assurance processes within programme or portfolio environments
Experience supporting complex programmes
Experience of working within PMO or programme environments across multiple projects or programmes
Governance and assurance experience
Experience supporting governance cycles, assurance processes and preparing documentation for boards or reviews
Standards and compliance awareness
Understanding of public sector governance requirements and the importance of compliance with statutory and constitutional processes
Coordination and organisation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate activity across teams and maintain consistent standards
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification or equivalent experience
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in programme, project or portfolio delivery

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

How to apply

To apply, you’ll need to complete the Council’s online application form.

You’ll also be asked to provide a personal statement. This is your opportunity to tell us why you’re a great fit for the role.

In your application and personal statement, please:

Clearly explain your relevant experience, skills and knowledge
Show how you meet the responsibilities of the role
Demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the advert
Provide clear, specific examples from your work or experience

We recommend structuring your personal statement so it is easy to follow and directly linked to the role requirements.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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