Project Management Office Lead

3 weeks ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Card Factory Full time

Job Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a PMO Manager to become a vital part of our exceptional PMO Team.

Card Factory is in search of a seasoned PMO Manager who possesses a profound knowledge of both agile and waterfall project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the skill to distill complex information for a variety of stakeholders.

In the role of PMO Manager, you will work closely with the Head of PMO to guarantee that projects achieve their intended results while adhering to established quality, time, and budget constraints. This will require compliance with Card Factory's standardized project management methodologies and best practices, along with the creation of plans, documentation, and guidance for project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This dynamic position will involve providing analytical support for decision-making, offering insights on project processes, managing regular reporting cycles, and overseeing resource and financial controls within your portfolio of work.

If you are prepared to embrace this diverse and impactful role, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balance between in-office and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure effective portfolio execution. Advocate for best practices in kanban, backlog management, JIRA, financial reporting, and delivery metrics. Support the delivery of project and program budgets. Maintain the PMO as the definitive source of truth for all projects. Embed and mentor project control and governance practices. Conduct root cause analyses and document lessons learned. Manage inter-program dependencies. Assist with project planning, milestones, scope, resource allocation, financial oversight, and change management. Engage with stakeholders at all levels and prepare regular status updates for the business. Identify and support initiatives requiring additional resources or governance. Recognize, report, and mitigate risks and issues while continuously enhancing portfolio and delivery processes. Oversee delivery process systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Exceptional organizational, project, and time management capabilities. A collaborative team player. Customer-oriented, prioritizing client needs. Proven ability to manage projects to meet deadlines, budgets, and deliverable targets. Ensure client approval at each project phase. Comply with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards. Exemplify high standards and lead by example. Comprehensive understanding of PMO and PPM processes and best practices. Extensive experience throughout the project development lifecycle. Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

About Card Factory

Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts, with a vast network of stores across the UK and Ireland. Our recent business strategy emphasizes significant investment in our workforce, creating numerous opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your overall well-being.

Benefits

25% discount for Card Factory colleagues in-store and online. Save As You Earn scheme. Financial Wellbeing Support, including financial education tools and salary advances. Seasonal incentive programs. Retail Management Apprenticeship Programs with local providers. Discounted mobile phone contracts. Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers. Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical, and financial support. Enhanced family leave policies.

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