PMO Lead

At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we're looking for a Senior PMO Analyst who can provide the leadership and vision needed to shape the future of our PMO function, maximise the value of the PMO and turn it into a work class function, which in turn will help to deliver great outcomes for our clients.As Lead PMO, you work across the Change team to provide centralised and dedicated portfolio support services for medium & large Business Change initiatives.Your role is a key role in portfolio management; quality management & assurance; stakeholder management; risk management; and portfolio governance. You will streamline and standardise existing processes but also be open to experimenting with new practices, whilst preserving the integrity of current systems We provide remote working options so are open to applications from across the UK. However, there will be an expectation to attend the Cardiff office when required. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Working closely with client managers in Target to agree a consistent approach to client management which takes account of the needs of the clientWorking closely with Project Managers to ensure that all projects have been effectively scoped, planned, costed and delivery milestones agreed with each departmentUtilising standardised Project Controls for the monitoring and control of projects, highlighting impacts and potential risks on defined time, cost and quality objectivesEnsuring accurate records are maintained and facilitating the timely provision of data by way of status reporting, information packs & communication updatesEstablishing robust controls and frameworks for raids, as well as supporting the establishment of the change framework and accompanying toolkit & templates for all project managers to useProviding and maintaining a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the ProgrammeGoverning and assuring all project and any bid work in line with Target's Project Management and Quality Management Frameworks, ensuring all defined controls are adhered to and any deviations are change managed effectivelyProviding essential portfolio progress and status reporting highlighting risks and issues for escalation to the internal sponsors and programme boardCoordinating project closures, ensuring lessons learnt and best practices are absorbed and integrated into business and project processesEnsuring that dependencies across the portfolio are identified, logged and monitoredWorking with the Finance Partner and the Project Managers to ensure effective governance around control of costs, benefit realisation and financial reporting across all projectsSupporting the Head of PMO to manage the bid process to ensure that all aspects of Project Management and PMO effort are estimated, associated risks are identified, and an achievable implementation timeline is establishedAssisting in maintaining systems for recording, monitoring, forecasting, budgeting and reporting of all project expenditure. Highlighting projects "at risk" to ensure appropriate visibility at senior management level through appropriateYou'll be supported by an experienced team within the Project Delivery department, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their PMO career, with access to meaningful development and a strong foundation of versatile skills.RequirementsWhat we're Looking For!Someone who is:Organised, with strong time management skillsCommercially awareRisk awareSupportive, influential and leads by exampleA strong communicator and able to build effective working relationships, both internally and externallyComfortable challenging the status-quo with the view of improving standard practices and proceduresYou're someone who has:Experience leading successful PMO functions to add value to the wider businessStrong Stakeholder engagementExperience reviewing and recommending strategic improvements to the PMO function to support wider business goals A Project Management or PMO Qualification e.g. APM, Prince 2, P30 or equivalentPrevious PMO Analyst experience Strong IT skills, to include MS Project and Excel (essential)Knowledge and understanding of the project lifecycleFinancial Services industry experience (desirable)Worked within a BPO organisation (desirable)BenefitsCore Benefits:A salary from £45,000 depending on experience30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays (That's right! 30 days from Day 1) Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%)Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)Group Life Assurance Group Income ProtectionAnnual Pay Review Discretionary Annual Bonus SchemeHelp@Hand - Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glassesRecognition SchemeFree Mortgage Advice and Support My Flex, our flexible benefits scheme gives colleagues access to additional benefits to supplement their core package. My Flex can save colleagues money by taking advantage of our corporate rates and also help spread the cost, through our monthly payroll deductions.Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Technology Buying Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Critical Illness CoverDental InsuranceGym Flex - discounted annual gym/health club membershipsTaste Cards / Gourmet CardsRAC Breakdown CoverCharitable Payroll GivingCycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) Health Cash PlanWe're committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders.Grow your future with us!