Strategic PMO Director

3 weeks ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom Costain Group PLC Full time
Strategic PMO Director Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic PMO Director to join our team at Costain Group PLC. As a leader in the field of programme management, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of complex projects and programmes, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business, working on high-profile projects that make a real difference to people's lives. As a Strategic PMO Director, you will be responsible for setting the strategy for complex projects and programmes, clearly communicating this to stakeholders, and ensuring that the programme is delivered in line with the agreed scope, timeline, and budget.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in programme management, with a proven track record of delivering high-profile projects and programmes. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of programme managers and subject matter experts. You will also have experience in earned value management, high-level scope definition, and process improvement.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about programme management, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality projects and programmes. If you are a motivated and experienced programme manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Setting the strategy for complex projects and programmes
  2. Leading a team of programme managers and subject matter experts
  3. Ensuring that projects and programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  4. Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance programme delivery
  5. Coordinating and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-profile projects and programmes

Requirements

  • Significant experience in programme management
  • Proven track record of delivering high-profile projects and programmes
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a team of programme managers and subject matter experts
  • Experience in earned value management, high-level scope definition, and process improvement

Costain is an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background, or physical or neurological disabilities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Contact Details

For more information about this opportunity, please contact our HR department.



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