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PMO Lead

Employer
The Advocate Group
Location
Liverpool
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
23 Jan 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Title: PMO Lead
Salary: Competitive salary plus car allowance & benefits
Location: North West
Sector / Industry: FMCG
Job Reference: PMO - AJ

This business is a major player within FMCG, and are looking to appoint a new PMO Lead/Head of PMO.  An exciting, commercial and ambitious business who have demonstrated strong growth over a sustained period and will offer you career progression opportunities, challenge and the ability to work with a long serving and stable team. 

Job Purpose

A new group role within the organisation to bring a highly structured, professional and strategic approach to project portfolio management. The role will be instrumental in the delivery of defined business benefits, work across multiple functions to influence and align stakeholders and will be expected to make a strong contribution to the achievement of the company’s growth strategy. This will be achieved through the definition and roll out of a new Project Management Office (PMO) capability, including Process, People and Technology; the definition and implementation of the best operating model for the PMO; the leadership and development of a team of Project Managers covering the full project portfolio within NPD/Change Management.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of the project portfolio and governance frameworks, ensuring the integration of activities across functions and within the context of the broader business strategy.
  • Provide leadership, direction and development for the team of Project Managers, as well as coaching for project sponsors where required.
  • Plan, organise and coordinate the workload/resource of the Project Managers within the context of broader business strategy and within an annual capacity plan.
  • Lead and motivate the team of Project Managers to deliver business and individual objectives and to achieve KPI targets.
  • Develop resource planning and management together with appropriate monitoring and reporting.
  • Ensure the provision of project management resource, including management of projects by the role holder.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of a PMO repository for project and programme management including the building of a comprehensive repository of project and programme related materials.
  • Oversee project costs and ensure appropriate financial and resource management across the portfolio.
  • Review programmes and projects for deliverability including adequate resourcing, strategic fit, management and governance.
  • Work collaboratively with business unit Senior Leadership teams and NPD/Innovation Steering Group to positively influence project portfolio, providing expertise, challenge and advice.
  • Influence relevant internal stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes in line with brand and customer strategic plans.
  • Develop the longer term vision for the PMO so as to ensure the delivery of longer term business plans (3-5 years).
  • Provide escalation support throughout project lifecycles, ensuring effective resolution of issues.
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal and external contacts including Project Managers, Commercial, Marketing, Buying, Sales, Technical, Operations, Engineering and other teams, consultants, and contractors.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Proven ability to influence others cross-functionally to land new ways of working/commitments – complicated by breadth of projects/number of people involved/geographical distance/site complexity
  • Ideally experience within an FMCG environment
  • Thorough understanding and demonstrable experience of Programme, Portfolio and Project Management practices and frameworks
  • Ability to provide effective programme and project governance across multiple business units and geographies
  • Experience of establishing and managing a PMO function
  • Proven experience of managing large scale programmes including third parties
  • Ability to assess programme risks and define consequences
  • MS Project
  • PMP / PRINCE II certification

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to Ali Jafri or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below.

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Company

When it comes to finding the right fit for your professional needs, a unique approach gets results. That’s why the Advocate Group provides a bespoke service for every requirement.

We use discerning Search & Selection techniques, normally associated with executive roles, to all permanent and interim key hires and candidates.

We’re the business partner that elevates your workforce and career. Our clients see us as an integral part of their company, with over 90% coming back with repeat business.

 

OUR SECTOR SPECIALISMS

We have extensive experience, gained nationally and globally. Our network of contacts and research executives keep us informed about the challenges facing your industry.

To supplement the expert insights you share with us, our consultants are skilled in shaping recruitment strategies right for you.

We specialise in:

  • FMCG
  • Consumer Durables
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Distribution
  • Retail
  • Business Services
  • Financial Services
  • Technology

 

Company info
Telephone
0161 639 0080 / 020 7871 8000
Location
The Advocate Group
1 St Peter's Square
Manchester,
M2 3DE
GB

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