Job Introduction
We are looking for a proactive and skilled PMO Officer to join our team of project management professionals.
Reporting to the Head of PMO, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality project support and will be part responsible for delivering the day-to-day operation of the PMO and contributing to the ongoing growth and maintenance of the PMO offer.
The Role
You will provide valuable, high-quality services to clients and play a proactive role in knowledge management to promote and implement best practice programme and project management methods, standards and documentation.
You will also provide a short-to-medium-term project management function to clients across the organisation as part of a PMO resource deployment to fill gaps in capacity or capability. Projects may be of small scale and delivered alongside core PMO duties or may be larger and require dedicated time spent largely working within the client department.
You will deliver project management support to departments when needed. Conduct assurance reviews and gated assessments for strategic projects. Develop and maintain best practice frameworks, toolkits, and templates. Coach and mentor colleagues new to project management. Facilitate workshops and produce insightful post-event reports. Create and manage MS Project schedules and support adoption of PMO tools.
You will be required to attend conferences, events and training courses to keep abreast of project and programme best practice and maintaining a bank of best practice knowledge. Support the dissemination of knowledge to the wider PMO team and to project and programme managers. Represent the PMO at meetings and network events when necessary and carry out any other tasks as directed by the Head of the PMO.
The ideal candidate
You will have experience working in or with a PMO. A suitable project management qualification (PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM, or equivalent) or relevant and transferrable experience and familiarity / awareness of other recognised methodologies such as programme or portfolio management.
Scheduling experience and/or training (e.g. use of MS Project). MS Word and PowerPoint (Intermediate level) and MS Excel A good understanding of the structures, processes and governance frameworks in a complex and/or political environment. Experience of implementing business change and developing policies.
You will have strong organisation skills and the ability to work accurately and meet challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both orally and in writing, and the ability to actively listen and act upon feedback, providing constructive challenge at the right time.
Have the ability to work at all levels including with Senior Managers and Members and to build supportive relationships across all directorates. A positive attitude to change and be personally and professionally flexible and resilient. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently and at times with minimal direction.
Important: Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.
Working Arrangements: A minimum of 2 days per week office based in line with PCC policy.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Tracy Ellis - [email protected]
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship on this role
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Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [email protected] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
