Head of PMO

Reporting to the Enterprise PMO Director, we are on the lookout for a Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) to join the SSCL business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader to join the organisation and make the role their own As the Headof PMO, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of projects, by directing, leading and driving the project delivery. The position not only covers running a PMO but also setting one up, as our vision is to develop into E-PMO.

We’re seeking an engaging, nurturing, and true relationship builder, where you’ll bring the team and the wider business on a journey of PMO transformation. Therefore, phenomenal interpersonal and relationship building skills are a must

**What you will be doing**:

- Managing PMO Team and associated areas
- Working collaboratively with the leaderships team in developing the maturity and visibility of the progress of programmes underpinning the strategy
- Ensure the programme is managed under a single umbrella and governance structure and that its underpinned by clear PMO principles
- Support, monitor and control the delivery of the transformation Programme and subsequent improvement agenda
- Influence, organise and direct project teams - setting clear goals and establishing priorities
- Effectively engaging the customer, subcontractors, third parties and project stakeholders throughout the duration of each project, developing positive, enduring relationships (up to and including "C" level)
- Ensuring that a clear understanding of projects’ progress, plans, risk and status is regularly, clearly and accurately reported, identifying and resolving conflicts wherever they arise

**What you'll bring**:

- PMO background at a senior level, with experience of running an enterprise PMO or Programme Management Office with full lifecycle experience
- Fantastic influencing skills
- Experience of managing and directing large scale PMO teams
- Risk management, governance and compliance background
- Experience of driving cost efficiencies across large complex programmes

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you

**Employment Type**: 18 months Fixed Term Contract
**Location**:Regular travel to Gosport and working from home. There will be travel to client sites and internal meetings.
**Security Clearance Level**:Current SC or willing to go through the vetting process
**Internal Recruiter**:Emma
**Salary**: circa £100,000 depending upon experience

**Benefits**:£6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund which is 3% of base salary

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity.

**Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?**

The company was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria Ltd, in 2013 as part of the Government’s Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool;Newcastle; Newport; and York.

As a trading name of Shared Services Connected Ltd, SSCL has established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance servicelevels across government and public sector.

Our clients include a number of government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction IndustryTraining Board.