PMO Specialist

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a PMO Specialist on a 3 month Contract, based in Rugby. This role is INSIDE IR35. Key Responsibilities: 1. 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 organisation. 2. Governance and Compliance: o Ensure all portfolio projects comply with client policies, procedures, and standards. o Develop and maintain a compliance tracking system for portfolio projects. 3. 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. 4. Process Improvement: o Continuously evaluate and improve portfolio management processes and tools specific to the 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time