Group Head of PMO and Portfolio

About the team:
The PMO team are part of the Integration & Change function working to deliver Business & IT change. The team work to support the delivery of projects and increase the likelihood of successful outcomes through assurance and analysis.

We are now looking for a Group Head of PMO and Portfolio to support the respective integration programmes and project delivery taking into consideration the required project management resources needed to meet the integration strategic objectives while also ensuring an effective Programme Management Office (PMO) is in place to support the delivery and governance needs.

About Us:
OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

What you will be doing:
Your responsibilities will include:

- Accountability for the provision of all key IMO and PMO services which include, planning, project financials, resourcing, risk and issue management, MI reporting, governance, controls and methodology compliance.
- Driving the agenda and report to the Portfolio Management Committee which governs the overall change portfolio under delegated authority from ExCo.
- Building a consultative relationship with all key stakeholders across integration and business as usual activities
- Supporting the development and agree appropriate budget and resourcing plans for all assigned projects
- Line managing and coaching all direct reports

In return for your commitment:
We offer a highly competitive base salary dependent on experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%
- Car allowance
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension (8% employer / 5% employee)
- Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
- Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
- Additional benefits such as, Cycle Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals and Save as you Earn scheme.

Could you be the one?:
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

- Previous Line Management experience managing IMO/PMO professionals is essential.
- Previous experience in managing high profile projects in a lead or senior project management positon within the Financial Services industry is essential.
- Qualification in Programme and Project Support Office (BCS Professional Certification (formerly ISEB) PPSO) or equivalent qualification is essential

What to do next:

- OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds._
- As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress._
- Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work._