PMO Lead

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

**Job Description**:
SS&C is the largest global investor service provider, servicing more than 55 million investors. Continually investing in global technology and services across the spectrum of distribution channels including Asset Managers, Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers, and large financial institutions such as Banks and Insurers. Investor servicing is offered in many different countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Luxembourg, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. SS&C also services mutual fund structures in many other fund domiciles.

Hybrid Opportunity with travel to Basildon/London/Dublin office

About the Role

We are currently growing our Project Management Office and looking to add a PMO Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to support the current PMO Practice Lead in optimising the Project Management Office's activities within Enterprise Change. We seek a seasoned project management professional with excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills. As a PMO Lead, you will support our largest complex programmes liaising with our most senior delivery professionals and stakeholders. You will also empower and coach a team of PMO Specialists and collaborate with various departments to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement of project management practices

Role Responsibilities:

- Leadership and Team Management:_
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of PMO Specialists, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Define clear roles and responsibilities, establish performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Manage work allocation across the team, ensuring that activities are balanced and contingency plans are in place for both short notice and planned team absences.
- Practice Development:_
- Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to advance the PMO practice, aligned with organisational objectives.
- Identify and prioritise key initiatives to enhance the practice's capabilities, methodologies, and tools.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Project governance and control, and integrate them into the practice's strategies and methodologies.
- Client Engagement and Relationship Management:_
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand their business needs, identify requirements, and propose effective solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert guidance on PMO matters.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of PMO deliverables within broader projects and initiatives.
- Methodologies and Processes:_
- Define and enforce standardised PMO methodologies, frameworks, and processes to ensure consistency and quality of deliverables.
- Oversee the gathering, analysis, and documentation of Project data and statuses, ensuring MI is comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with Director of Change requirements.
- Drive the adoption of best practices, tools, and techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness in PMO activities.
- Team Development and Knowledge Sharing:_
- Contribute to leadership activities such as cross-functional strategic improvements.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and training sessions to enhance the capabilities of the PMO team and promote professional growth.
- Inception Analysis Capability and Delivery_
- Guiding PMO Specialist activities for complex large projects
- Analysing project data to ensure the appropriate level of governance and control.
- Excellence in PMO analysis output to produce high-quality analysis deliverables that increase delivery quality and certainty.

Key Requirements:

- Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in PMO, including supporting the delivery of complex projects and programs.
- Previous experience (typically 3+ years) in a leadership or managerial role within a PMO or similar function.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organisational levels.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make informed decisions and drive improvement