PMO Specialist

Our client is on a journey to establish a robust Portfolio Management Office (PMO). We are seeking a dedicated PMO Specialist to support the UK Head of Portfolio Management Office in designing and implementing this strategic function. The PMO Specialist will focus on establishing and maintaining effective project management processes, governance frameworks, and control mechanisms to ensure the successful delivery of portfolio projects. PMO Specialist | Inside IR35 | Up to £406 per day | 3 days a week onsite in Rugby | 3 Month Contract | ASAP Start ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: PMO Design and Implementation: o Assist in the design and establishment of the Portfolio Management Office, including the development of governance frameworks, standards, and processes specific to the client. o Contribute to the creation of templates, tools, and methodologies tailored to support effective portfolio management. o Support the implementation and rollout of PMO processes across the organization. Governance and Compliance: o Ensure all portfolio projects comply with our client's policies, procedures, and standards. o Develop and maintain a compliance tracking system for portfolio projects. Project Monitoring and Reporting: o Track portfolio project progress against schedules, budgets, and deliverables. o Generate and distribute comprehensive portfolio status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics. o Identify, analyse, and report on project risks and issues within the portfolio. Process Improvement: o Continuously evaluate and improve portfolio management processes and tools specific to our client. o Provide training and support to project managers and teams on PMO standards and best practices. o Implement lessons learned from completed projects into the PMO methodology. RAID Management: o Develop and maintain a risk management framework for the PMO. o Facilitate risk assessment workshops and risk mitigation planning for portfolio projects. o Monitor and report on project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution. Stakeholder Engagement: o Collaborate with the UK Head of Portfolio Management Office, Business Unit leads, PMs, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with portfolio goals. o Facilitate portfolio governance meetings and review sessions. o Provide guidance and support to project teams on PMO processes and requirements. ________________________________________ Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Administration, or related field. * PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is preferred. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or PMO roles. * Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). * Experience in portfolio management is desirable. * Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Planview, MSP). * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales