Job Title: Senior PMO (Project Management Office) Lead
Reporting to: Head of Project Management Office (PMO)
Salary: €71,072 - €82,436
Location: Any ROI company Office (Carrick-on-Shannon, Dublin or Scariff)
SUMMARY OF ROLE
This is a newly created role within the companies Project Management Office (PMO), a recently established function within the organisation. The role offers an exciting opportunity to a suitable candidate to play a key role in shaping, embedding and continuously improving the PMO. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of PMO and other key stakeholders to support the development and enablement of the PMO.
The PMO will be responsible for supporting the strategic planning and execution oversight of all projects aligned with the companies corporate ambitions. It will also provide day-to-day support to project managers and teams, helping to enhance delivery capabilities across the organisation. The projects supported by the PMO will be diverse, spanning capital projects, IT, business transformation, climate change initiatives and other key areas across the organisation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development, embedding and ongoing operation of the PMO.
- Drive best practice in project management process and methodologies across the organisation fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration through streamlined ways of working.
- Derive and enable the reporting of key metrics and KPI’s to Senior Management and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide effective oversight of projects/programmes to include reporting against cost, scope, change, time, risk and quality metrics.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and learning to enhance project delivery capabilities and outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with Senior Management, key stakeholders and cross functionally to drive project success and contribute to the organisation’s overall strategic initiatives.
- Provide regular and ad-hoc guidance and support to project managers and project teams.
- Develop and support risk/issue/project change management strategies.
- Support the introduction of any associated PMO IT systems.
- Provide structured and ad-hoc training/mentorship to PMO stakeholders.
- Comply with and actively promote Waterways Ireland policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.
- Complete all training as required by Waterways Ireland within specified timeframes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility and essential criteria in their application and at interview. Desirable criteria may be used as necessary in the selection process.
Eligibility Criteria
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in a business, engineering or project management related discipline (Level 8 or higher qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
AND
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a Project/Programme/PMO management role within a commercial, voluntary, or public sector environment
AND
- Recognised Project Management Qualification &/or Associate membership of a recognised Project Management professional body
AND
- Successful candidates will be required to travel to the Body’s regional offices. It is therefore essential that applicants either have a full current driving licence and/or access to a form of transport, which will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Essential Criteria
All applicants must possess
- Proven experience of project management including a strong understanding of project lifecycles, methodologies and governance.
- Experience of working with new or existing project management processes and procedures.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills combined with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse, interpret, challenge and present complex data to support decision-making.
- Demonstrable leadership and negotiation skills, commercial and financial awareness, and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of producing high-quality reports, presentations and briefings for a senior audience.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Desirable Criteria
In this section, candidates are asked to demonstrate how they meet the Desirable Criteria outlined below.
- Experience and knowledge of using project management software.
- Demonstrates an awareness of the unique considerations when working across two jurisdictions.
- Knowledge of statutory guidance associated with project delivery in the public sector.