PMO Manager

4 weeks ago


York, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

Job Type:

Fixed Term

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
 

Please note this role is for a 12 month maternity cover

The Team:

The Hiscox UK Change Team is the bridge between the business and the technology teams, ensuring that technology change is prioritised, defined, broken down and delivered in a way that enables the business to achieve its strategic goals, whilst also enabling the technology strategy. This means understanding the end-to-end context of the change, and having a laser-focus on value so that we can ensure both that we’re doing the right things, and doing the things right. As such, we are looking for exemplary collaborators; people who thrive on building relationships, who aren’t afraid to challenge how things are done, and are capable of driving consensus and guiding people through every stage of the change journey, from idea to reality.

About You:

Are you looking for a role where you can bring your own ideas and truly make a difference? Do you understand the world of PMO and what a best in class PMO function looks like?

As PMO manager you will be supporting the delivery of a complex portfolio of projects and value streams. You will need a strong understanding of portfolio management and PMO processes. You will need to be able to deliver excellence in Financial management, resourcing, planning, governance and reporting. You will need to have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the UK Change Manager in all aspects of portfolio management Supporting and guiding project managers and product owners in governance and reporting processes Managing the Change Board and stage gate process Taking responsibility for the PMO function and its processes Portfolio risk management Portfolio financial management Reviewing and adapting PMO processes to support shift to a more agile environment Production of portfolio reports for UK Leadership Team

Our must-haves:

Previous experience of managing a PMO function Demonstrable knowledge and experience of supporting projects in a complex environment Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, both from an assisting and assurance perspective Excellent MS Office skills especially MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint Highly organised with practical experience of planning and resource scheduling Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of working with people at all levels within and external to the business

Our nice to haves:

Have supported a transition to an agile delivery model Experience working with a PPM Tool Insurance or financial services

Personal attributes:

Strong stakeholder manager

Gravitas and ability to operate and communicate to multiple levels

Ability to prioritise large case loads

Ability to juggle multiple activities

Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic

Adaptable, flexible and able to bring the best out of others

Attention to detail

Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox

At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We also know that working life doesn’t always have to in the office, and as long as it’s safe to do so, we will be operating a hybrid way of working to encourage a healthy work life balance, with 2 to 3 days in the office per week.

#LI-LP1


Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture


  • PMO Coordinator

    1 month ago


    York, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

    job description: **The Team**: The Hiscox UK Change team is an established function that continues to grow and develop in line with an accelerating technology-driven change agenda. We have seen a significant investment in the annual change budget as we improve our capability and maturity. We are transitioning to an agile, value-stream based delivery model...


  • York, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-OrdinatorHybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office)This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function.As part of the PMO, you’ll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful project...


  • York, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-OrdinatorHybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office)This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function.As part of the PMO, you’ll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful project...


  • York, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-Ordinator Hybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office) This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function. As part of the PMO, you’ll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful project...


  • York, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-OrdinatorHybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office)This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function.As part of the PMO, you’ll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful project...


  • York, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-OrdinatorHybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office)This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function.As part of the PMO, you’ll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful project...


  • York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-Ordinator Hybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office) This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function. As part of the PMO, you’ll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful project...


  • York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-Ordinator (with HRIS systems) Hybrid role (predominately home-based with a few days per month in York office)2 year Fixed Term Contract - FTC This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator with HRIS (ideally Ceridian DayForce, HR/Payroll systems experience is a must) experience to join this leading name as they...

  • Project Manager

    1 week ago


    York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-Ordinator (with HRIS systems) Hybrid role (predominately home-based with a few days per month in York office) 2 year Fixed Term Contract - FTC This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator with HRIS (ideally Ceridian DayForce, HR/Payroll systems experience is a must) experience to join this leading name as...


  • York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full time

    PMO Project Co-Ordinator Hybrid permanent role (2 days per week in York office) This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to join this leading name on a range of projects working as part of a growing PMO function. As part of the PMO, you'll collaborate with various colleagues across the business to ensure successful...

  • PMO Coördinator

    2 weeks ago


    York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom University of York Full time

    The Stockholm Environment Institute’s York Centre, at the University of York (SEI-York), is recruiting a Project Coordinator to grow our team of dedicated support staff. SEI York is a team of 50 staff and 16 PhD students, conducting and supporting impactful research about the environment and sustainable development around the world. SEI York has a broad...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago


    York, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

    Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   The Team: The Hiscox UK Change Team is the bridge between the business and the technology teams, ensuring that technology change is prioritised, defined, broken down and delivered in a way that enables the business to achieve its strategic goals, whilst also enabling the technology...

  • Project Manager

    3 weeks ago


    York, United Kingdom Hiscox Full time

    Job Type: Fixed Term Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Please note this role is for a 12 month maternity cover The Team: The Hiscox UK Change Team is the bridge between the business and the technology teams, ensuring that technology change is prioritised, defined, broken down and delivered in a way that enables the business to achieve its...

  • Senior Planner

    4 weeks ago


    York, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 108 offices in 45...

  • Associate Director

    1 month ago


    York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day...

  • Business Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hiscox Ltd Full time

    Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox The Operations Support, Automation and Efficiency area gives support for the current operations and frees our people from the repetitive work by using technology so they can focus on our customers and not our systems. The team are the link between the business and the technology teams, ensuring...


  • York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day...