PMPMO Specialist - Defence Security
PMPMO Specialist - Defence Security
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Job Description
Are you a collaborative problemsolver who loves creating insights that help organizations improve their agility in a rapidly changing world
Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team is looking for exceptional PMO Specialists.
As part of PAs Delivery stream PAs Centre of Excellence for all project programme and portfolio capability MPS works across Defence major projects & infrastructure transport energy and utilities and the public sector in clientfacing roles on longterm experienced repeated successes in delivering value and excellence for our clients most of whom are within daily commuting range from home we are in high demand and are now expanding further across the UK.
As a Project Manager/PMO specialist you will play a pivotal role in guiding and executing complex projects and programmes using your expertise in planning & scheduling risk benefits managing budgets etc. You use your analytical skills to create insightful reports to guide decision making and create extra value for our clients. Your strengths in engaging with people gathering information and making sense of complicated situations will be key. A strong PMO can be a force multiplier by tailoring the key P3M processes to suit a specific task and you will do this to help deliver more successful outcomes.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment shaping projects and programmes that drive meaningful impact.
Location
Flexible working we operate in a hybrid working environment where there is limited requirement to attend your base office and travel is driven by client locations include:
- Bristol
- Andover
- Portsmouth
- Cardiff
- Swindon
- Cheltenham
You will have opportunity to:
- Collaborate with crossfunctional project teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects from initiation to closure.
- Develop and execute project plans defining scope goals deliverables resources and timelines while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Apply a variety of project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall etc. as appropriate to different project contexts tailoring your approach to meet client needs.
- Identify and manage project risks issues and dependencies implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Foster strong longterm client relationships by maintaining regular communication managing expectations and providing transparent project status updates.
- Monitor project budgets and resource allocation ensuring efficient utilisation of resources while adhering to financial targets.
- Implement effective change management strategies to facilitate smooth project transitions and adoption of new solutions within client organisations.
- Undertake stakeholder engagement activities facilitating collaboration and communication among all project participants.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members fostering their professional growth and development.
Qualifications :
About You
- Sole British nationality is a must as this role will involve working with secure clients. Ideally you will possess a track record of working with secure clients.
- Experience in project management consulting/PMO or related roles demonstrating a successful track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
- Strong expertise in applying various project management methodologies and tools adapting them to diverse project contexts.
- Proven ability to work with crossfunctional teams motivating team members to achieve project goals.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification in Project Management (PMP PRINCE2 Agile etc. is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present complex information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems make informed decisions and manage project risks effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling successful collaboration with clients team members and stakeholders at all levels.
We know that potential skillsgaps and an expectation to need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.
Apply today by completing our online application.
Additional Information :
Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.
Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.
Find out more about Life at PA here.
We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial wellbeing of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Generous company pension scheme
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charitybased initiatives
- Annual performancebased bonus
- PA share ownership
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn)
Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
