PMO Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom JD Williams Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled PMO Analyst to join our digital operations domain at JD Williams. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple stakeholders across various business areas and performing various activities such as Project Setup, Governance & Reporting, Monitoring & Control, Planning, and Finance. Your primary objective will be to track progress against agreed milestones, ensure plans are updated, and analyze how changes impact the critical path. Furthermore, you will produce management information to evidence progress.



Key Responsibilities


  • Operate PMO capabilities to meet organizational change demands.
  • Deliver PMO services across JD Williams.
  • Project, programme & portfolio planning, reporting and planning assurance.
  • Risk and issue management in line with corporate risk governance.
  • Delivery lifecycle controls and gateways.
  • Reporting and required MI to service each level of governance.
  • Governance forums and supporting controls processes.
  • Resource demand and supply management, time capture and analysis.
  • Required toolsets and templates.
  • Interfaces to other areas within the business and DT to service PMO requirements.
  • Project and portfolio financial management and reporting.


Requirements


  • Subject matter expertise in PMO operation, toolsets, and processes.
  • Experience working in a business change-oriented PMO role.
  • Knowledge of the mechanisms and controls required to deliver a successful and effective PMO function.
  • Experience of operating within an Executive facing Portfolio Management Office and familiar with the associated governance.
  • Experience of running hierarchical delivery controls and management reporting.
  • Comfortable with the use of technology platforms (such as SharePoint, Confluence and Jira) for content management and collaboration.
  • Experience using a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) toolset would be an advantage.
  • Formal qualification in a Project Portfolio Management or PMO related subject (such as Axelos/OGC P30 or Management of Portfolios) would also be desirable.


What We Offer


  • Hybrid working.
  • 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 10 days.
  • Annual bonus scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
  • Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate.
  • Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution.
  • Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services.
  • A range of financial wellbeing support.
  • Colleague discount across all N Brown brands.
  • Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts.
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance.
  • Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice.


About Us

We are a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We are customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by championing inclusion, we will become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.



Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you are in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre.



Our Promise to You

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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