Programme Controls/ PMO Consultant

Real Estate and Building Consultancy
A newly created opportunity within our clients Programme, Project and Portfolio Management team. The Programme Controls/ PMO Consultant will be responsible for supporting clients with the development and implementation of robust processes, procedures and tools to facilitate successful execution of projects, programmes, and portfolios. The role will also provide constructive challenge to delivery teams and undertake analysis and assurance to support
clients decision making.

This role will extensively contribute to the development of our clients Programme Controls and PMO service and growing the PMO business.

The ideal candidate will need to:

• Drive transparency and visibility of progress and performance across all stages of the project and programme lifecycle
• Analyse, understand and interpret project/programme performance data to constructively challenge and/or identify trends and areas for further investigation
• Present and communicate project/programme performance data to non-technical stakeholders to support decision-making at all levels
• Oversee programme controls and reporting systems – lead set up and ongoing development of internal and external progress reporting processes and tools, including Power BI where required
• Develop, implement and manage control processes and tools e.g. change control, reporting, risk, schedule
• Support continuous improvement through implementing improvements to internal processes related to portfolio, programme and project management
• Support project and/or programme governance and assurance processes
 
The ideal will be:

• Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field
• Experience in working in controls in complex programme/projects
• Understanding of public sector programme and project delivery environments
• Demonstrable experience of using programme reporting systems and tools including Power BI
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy alongside excellent analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills
• Achieved or working towards a recognised Programme Management qualification (e.g Risk management, IRM, MoR, Price2) or Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ,)
 
On offer:

• A Salary in line with your experience up to £67,000
• Hybrid working with 2 days at home and the remaining from one of our clients offices.
• 27 days annual leave with the ability to buy up to 5 more days
• 1 x volunteering day per year
• Professional annual subscription
• Discounted private medical care
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity provision
• Flexible working available
• Agile and hybrid working environment
• Employer contributed private pension
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Training and development opportunities

For more information on the role please contact Daniel Griggs on 07515882942 or via email daniel@archerrecruitment.com 

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