Programme and Portfolio Management Officer
Programme and Portfolio Management Officer
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Job Description
This is a critical leadership role within Endavas Strategic Programmes function reporting directly to the Managing Director Strategic Programmes. This role is responsible for establishing and managing a best-in-class PMO ensuring effective governance risk management change control and programme execution to support Endavas transition to higher-risk outcome-based commercial models.
The role will require a strategic leader who can set up and operate a global PMO balancing governance with pragmatic delivery while maintaining Endavas collaborative culture. The individual will be responsible for embedding AI-driven reporting and predictive analytics ensuring programme success through risk management dependencies tracking and change control.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic PMO Leadership & Governance
- Define and establish the Strategic Programme Management Office (SPMO) to support global programme execution.
- Develop and implement a governance framework that provides transparency and accountability across all strategic programmes.
- Establish AI-enabled reporting dashboards for real-time risk tracking programme performance and decision-making support.
- Create and enforce risk issue assumption and dependency (RAID) management frameworks that ensure programme stability and predictability.
2. Change Management & Customer Engagement
- Define and manage a structured change control process ensuring that all programme changes are assessed communicated and executed effectively.
- Engage directly with key customers and stakeholders ensuring PMO services align with client needs and contract obligations.
- Work closely with the Strategic Deals team to ensure smooth transition from deal closure to execution maintaining Endavas reputation for delivery excellence.
- Develop customer-facing PMO capabilities including Plan Management proactive risk mitigation and transparent reporting.
3. Risk & Dependency Management
- Lead the implementation of predictive analytics to identify risks and dependencies across the portfolio before they escalate.
- Ensure that all projects and programmes adhere to robust risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in how risks dependencies and assumptions are identified tracked and mitigated.
4. AI & Automation in PMO Operations
- Leverage AI and automation to enhance PMO efficiency ensuring that governance processes are streamlined and value-driven.
- Implement AI-powered financial tracking and forecasting models ensuring accurate budget management for strategic programmes.
- Develop AI-driven insights for customer success tracking allowing real-time monitoring of client satisfaction and contract performance.
5. People Leadership & Continuous Learning
- Build and mentor a high-performing Strategic PMO team fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Work with the Chief People Officer to assess PMO capabilities vs. future state requirements identifying key skills gaps and development opportunities.
- Establish a Continuous Learning Framework that promotes innovation knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams.
6. Commercial & Monetisation Strategy
- Develop a Monetisation Strategy for the PMO including offering Programme Management as a Service (PMaaS) as a potential revenue stream.
- Position the Strategic PMO as a value-driving function demonstrating how PMO services can enhance Endavas competitive edge in high-risk outcome-based contracts.
- Ensure that PMO-led initiatives contribute to measurable business outcomes supporting Endavas FY26 budget strategy.
Key Success Metrics
- Programme Execution Efficiency: Reduction in programme delays and increased delivery success rate.
- AI & Data-Driven Insights: Adoption of AI-powered risk and performance dashboards.
- Customer Satisfaction: Improved client engagement and feedback on PMO-led initiatives.
- Change Control Effectiveness: Reduction in unplanned changes and contract deviations.
- Revenue Generation: Successful implementation of PMO monetisation strategies.
Qualifications :
- 15 years of experience in PMO leadership within large-scale complex programmes.
- Deep expertise in plan management customer success change management and risk/dependency tracking.
- Strong background in AI-driven PMO operations financial tracking and predictive analytics.
- Proven experience in leading PMO functions facing off against major consultancy and technology firms.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance governance vs. delivery pragmatism.
- Experience in working with regulated industries (Financial Services Technology Payments etc.).
Additional Information :
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:
- Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;
- Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
- Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
- Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
- Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.
At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
