PMO Lead
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DXC Technology is committed to building diverse inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women underrepresented groups and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive accessible environment for everyone.
Clearance:Must be eligible for UK high level clearance and UK sole national.
Were seeking aPMO Leadto establish lead and optimize programme scheduling services within a specific phase of a programme ensuring effective delivery of strategic initiatives across their workstream. Youll build and maintain integrated programme schedules that provide delivery teams with a clear reliable view of progress using evidence-based planning to establish a single source of truth for milestones dependencies risks and delivery confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
PMO Leadership & Governance
- Establish project management standards methodologies templates and best practices for programme scheduling
- Ensure alignment of planning processes with organisational goals compliance requirements and industry standards
- Conduct regular schedule audits and quality assurance reviews
Portfolio & Program Management
- Develop and maintain programme and project schedules using DXC standard planning tools
- Map milestones and deliverables to contract requirements and ensure alignment across the programme
- Manage visibility of initiatives dependencies risks and resource needs across the workstream
- Guide prioritisation and sequencing of projects in collaboration with senior leadership
- Provide oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget
Reporting & Performance Management
- Track progress update plans and produce executive-level reporting packs dashboards KPIs and schedule insights
- Manage stage gates baselines and change control ensuring governance standards are met
- Track project progress financials risks and issues; ensure escalation paths are established and followed
- Analyse portfolio data and make recommendations to improve project outcomes and resource utilisation
Stakeholder Partnership & Communication
- Facilitate planning workshops and work closely with project teams PMO and senior stakeholders
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executives and key stakeholders on programme schedule performance
- Facilitate steering committees and governance forums
- Strengthen communication across project teams to ensure alignment and effective decision-making
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and manage schedule risks issues and cross-workstream dependencies
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes tools and reporting
- Evaluate and refine PMO processes tools and technologies to increase efficiency and scalability
- Champion process optimisation change management and continuous improvement initiatives
What youll bring:
- Bachelors degree in Business Management IT or related field
- 5 years experience in programme or portfolio planning in complex multi-project environments
- Strong skills with planning tools (e.g. MS Project Jira PowerBI Excel)
- Knowledge of project and programme methodologies (MSP PRINCE2 Agile Waterfall hybrid)
- Excellent communication analytical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively
- Strong leadership analytical communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing complex cross functional projects in a matrixed environment
- Must be eligible for UK high level clearance and UK sole national
What will make you stand out:
- Professional project/programme management certifications (PMQ MSP or PMO specific credentials preferred)
- Experience of complex programmes in a BPO contract setting
- Experience in enterprise PMO environments and/or automated reporting
- Familiarity with Agile planning techniques
What success looks like:Reliable accurate programme schedules; insightful reporting; strong dependency and risk management; improved delivery confidence across the programme; and effective governance frameworks that drive transparency and consistent project outcomes.
Why DXC
At DXC Technology were transforming how the worlds leading organizations run their mission-critical systems. Join us and youll be part of a global team driving digital transformation and innovation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid/remote options
- Work-life balance support with flexible hours
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Mentorship programs and professional development budgets
- Active womens networks and employee resource groups
- Collaborative innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects
Our Commitment to You:
- Equal opportunities and inclusive recruitment practices
- Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
- Supportive networks and mentorship programs
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
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About Company
Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology boasts a long and proud history of innovation, service and value. In 1959, computer analysts Roy Nutt and Fletcher Jones pooled $100 to form CSC, providing computer manufac ... View more
