This role is expected to last at least 12 months, with potential to extend

The duties for this Project Excellence Manager role are as follows:-

• Governance & Standards
o Develop, implement, and maintain PMO frameworks, methodologies, and templates.
o Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and external regulatory standards.
o Conduct project audits and health checks to assess adherence to PMO standards.
o Ensure our client’s UK Document Management System is kept up to date; with all latest Processes, Procedures, templates and tool are uploaded into the system.
• Project Support & Coordination
o Provide hands-on support to project teams in planning, scheduling, and resource management.
o Facilitate risk, issue, and change management processes across the project portfolio.
o Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment and visibility.
o Ownership of the Risk Management Process within the UK operation for reporting upon key project portfolio and business related risks.
• Reporting & Performance Monitoring
o Design and deliver dashboards and reports that track project KPIs, milestones, and financials.
o Analyse project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
o Support benefits realisation tracking and post-project reviews.
• Continuous Improvement
o Identify and implement process improvements to enhance PMO efficiency and scalability.
o Promote knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects and teams.
o Support the integration and optimisation of project management tools and systems.
o Become the custodian for the Lessons Learned Process within our client’s UK operation to ensure process is adhered, and to facilitate Lessons learned workshops as required.
• Stakeholder Engagement
o Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration.
o Provide training and mentoring on PMO tools, processes, and best practices.
o Support change management initiatives related to project delivery and governance.

Skills required:
Essential:-
• An eye for areas of opportunity in continuous improvement and a willingness to question existing processes in the drive to implement scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to permit clear and concise reporting.
• Proven experience in a PMO, project governance, or project support role, ideally within the energy, utilities, or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMI (PMP), Agile, or Hybrid approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a consultant capacity.

Desirable:-
• Experienced in PowerBI and/or other analytical tools, allowing clear visualisations of complex data sources to be created to provide effective communication.
• Professional certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, PMO-CP, or P3O are highly advantageous.

For more information on this excellent temporary opportunity with our prestigious client please contact the recruitment team or apply online & we will get back to you