This role is expected to last at least 12 months, with potential to extendThe duties for this Project Excellence Manager role are as follows:- Governance & Standards o Develop, implement, and maintain PMO frameworks, methodologies, and templates. o Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and external regulatory standards. o Conduct project audits and health checks to assess adherence to PMO standards. o Ensure our client's UK Document Management System is kept up to date; with all latest Processes, Procedures, templates and tool are uploaded into the system. Project Support & Coordination o Provide hands-on support to project teams in planning, scheduling, and resource management. o Facilitate risk, issue, and change management processes across the project portfolio. o Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment and visibility. o Ownership of the Risk Management Process within the UK operation for reporting upon key project portfolio and business related risks. Reporting & Performance Monitoring o Design and deliver dashboards and reports that track project KPIs, milestones, and financials. o Analyse project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. o Support benefits realisation tracking and post-project reviews. Continuous Improvement o Identify and implement process improvements to enhance PMO efficiency and scalability. o Promote knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects and teams. o Support the integration and optimisation of project management tools and systems. o Become the custodian for the Lessons Learned Process within our client's UK operation to ensure process is adhered, and to facilitate Lessons learned workshops as required. Stakeholder Engagement o Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration. o Provide training and mentoring on PMO tools, processes, and best practices. o Support change management initiatives related to project delivery and governance.Skills required: Essential:- An eye for areas of opportunity in continuous improvement and a willingness to question existing processes in the drive to implement scalable and sustainable solutions. Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to permit clear and concise reporting. Proven experience in a PMO, project governance, or project support role, ideally within the energy, utilities, or construction sectors. Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMI (PMP), Agile, or Hybrid approaches. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a consultant capacity.Desirable:- Experienced in PowerBI and/or other analytical tools, allowing clear visualisations of complex data sources to be created to provide effective communication. Professional certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, PMO-CP, or P3O are highly advantageous.For more information on this excellent temporary opportunity with our prestigious client please contact the recruitment team or apply online & we will get back to you
