Head of Programme Management Office

3 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package.
- The roleThe Head of PMO is responsible for leading the PMO team and designing the framework within which projects are created, managed, and completed. They create methodologies, standards, and dependencies according to which projects are designed.

The Head of PMO is the custodian of best practice in project management and provides support on the most complex firmwide projects. They own the framework that sets investment priorities and creates transparency in the firm.
- Main responsibilities- Design and implement a project management framework that ensures the successful completion of projects within the organization.
- Establish project management methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure effective planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
- Standardise best practices and oversee related project delivery processes.
- Provide advice on prioritization, scheduling, change management, and maintain accountability for project delivery.
- Collaborate with the Information Systems (IS) team to advise and implement best practice technological solutions.
- Provide program management support to ensure that change initiatives are coordinated.
- Establish a regular cadence of reporting that provides simple and transparent reporting on key change initiatives across the firm.
- Take a leading role in the larger, more complex change initiatives in your respective business areas.
- Line manages the Project Management team.
- Skills and qualifications- Several years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a UK-based law firm or professional services organization.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Proven track record in successfully managing complex projects and delivering operational efficiencies.
- Demonstrated experience in change management, particularly in the context of business transformation.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to organize and allocate resources to deliver against prioritized transformation programs.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- A relevant degree or professional qualification in business management, technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Qualifications such as the Association of Project Management, Prince2, Scrum, Managing Successful Programmes, Agile Project Management, or other equivalent certifications are desirable.
- Equal opportunitiesOur approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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