Head of Portfolio Management Office

5 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom West of England Combined Authorities Full time

Job Introduction
This is an exciting time to join the West of England Combined Authority. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Portfolio Management the PMO in the Infrastructure Directorate. The PMO, that this position will lead, provides the framework, oversight and the necessary controls across 7 programmes with a total value in excess of £800m.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help deliver critical transport infrastructure projects that are helping our region to grow, addressing some of our climate change problems, and improving our transport networks. We are delivering with our partners over £1bn of infrastructure projects in rail, walking, cycling, transport technology and bus services. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:

- Providing a management framework and centre of excellence covering a standardised, consistent approach for portfolio, programme and project delivery.
- Creating and own the standards and processes which facilitate timely and accurate reporting at Programme and Portfolio level.
- Having oversight of the meetings and governance structure within the Infrastructure Directorate and ensure that it remains fit for purpose and effective.
- Undertaking high level assurance/reviews at key project junctures on core project management data (i.e. Schedule, Risk / Issues Register).
- Supporting the development of Programme and Project management skills/competencies and support the Combined Authorities’ aspiration for corporate membership of the APM competencies.

If you are ambitious, innovative, collaborative, confident and inclusive, ultimately always focusing on delivery then this is the role for you.

Main Responsibilities

About The Company
**Our offer**

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.

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