PMO Officer
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Job Description
Newham is one of the youngest and most dynamic boroughs in London with a diverse population representing cultures from around the world. We are proud of our rich community vibrant growth and innovations in work from public participation to just transition and models of service delivery. Driving forward at pace on a journey of improvement and stepping up to significant financial pressures like so many councils were committed to ensuring that every part of Newham thrives sustainably equitably and inclusively.
PMO Officer - Scale: PO3
44331 - 47532 pa
This role will support the effective delivery of the councils corporate priorities transformation programmes and strategic projects by providing expert programme and project management office (PMO) support. This includes assurance governance reporting and performance tracking across a portfolio of change activity. The PMO Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are delivered to time cost and quality and in alignment with corporate objectives.
To be successful in this role you must have:
Proven experience in a project or programme officer role within a complex organisation.
Experience of building excellent relationships with senior managers and Members.
Experience of report writing and communications for a variety of audiences demonstrating numeracy and literacy and applying expert knowledge.
Experience in dealing with a range of complex and contentious matters through to resolution.
Planning the use of resources effectively including those not directly under control of the programme.
Financial awareness and budget management experience.
Knowledge and understanding of portfolio programme and project management methodologies and processes.
An understanding of Local Government an advantage.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 MSP Agile).
Knowledge of data handling and reporting skills using Excel Power BI or similar tools.
Awareness of information governance issues and legislation.
An understanding of the political context and environment.
An understanding of procurement processes and principles.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement in no more than x2 A4 sides explaining your suitability and how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.
To view the job descriptions and person specifications please click here
For more information or to have a confidential discussion about the role please contact
Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th June 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews to be scheduled for w/c 30th June 2025
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.
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