Portfolio Officer

1 week ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time
We are hiring

We are seeking a Portfolio Officer to join our Digital and Data team and work closely with our Senior Programme Manager. You'll manage the adoption of frameworks and tools to improve project, programme, and portfolio governance, acting as service manager for our project management tooling.

This is a great opportunity for someone to get involved with multiple projects, improve ways of working, and work with numerous stakeholders across the business.

What You Will Be Doing.

  • Support the Senior Programme Manager in implementing project management standards and best practices across the team.
  • Take service management responsibility for project management tooling and process adoption.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance the functionality and usability of project management tools, taking on project work as required.
  • Facilitate project meetings and workshops as required such as lessons learned, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among project teams.
  • Oversee portfolio governance activities, including stage gate reviews, implementation of improvements in project processes. Ensure compliance with
  • internal and external project governance frameworks.
  • Monitor portfolio progress and performance.
  • Provide data analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather and communicate project updates and findings.
  • Manage data within project management tools, working closely with project managers to improve accuracy and integrity.
  • Compile information for portfolio board packs, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Manage risk, issue, dependency and change control, tracking and reporting, working with project managers.
  • Manage portfolio finance, including budget tracking, financial reporting, and providing insights on financial performance to support strategic decision-making.

What’s Essential.

  • Project management or PMO qualification, or experience in a similar role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks, such as PRINCE2.
  • Strong time management skills on concurrent schedules with tight deadlines.

Excellent teamworking and networking skills, but with an ability to work independently and take a lead role as required

  • Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Competency in delivery support including risk, issue, change and dependency management.
  • Competency in financial management and reporting within a project context.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.

How To Apply.

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You will be asked to provide a supporting statement which should evidence (using examples) how your skills and experience match the essential criteria of the role that you are applying for. You will be asked to type your statement into the portal directly. If you have already prepared a supporting statement, then you can simply copy and paste this directly into the application form. For more information on how to apply, please visit the FAQ page on our career site.

Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Salary And Benefits.

We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Hybrid working and location.

We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

WMCA has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to WMCA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria set out by UKVI.

Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.

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