PMO (Project Management Office) - Manchester, United Kingdom - Wates

Wates
Wates
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Manchester, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Wates Construction are looking for a strategic and dynamic PMO Manager to play a pivotal role within our Pre Construction team, directly reporting to the National Pre Construction Director.

This newly established position is an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas, lead and innovate within the sector and help to create tomorrow together.


ABOUT THE ROLE


As the backbone of our Pre Construction PMO, you will act as the crucial link among the National Pre Construction Director, Regional Pre Construction Directors, and the Construction Board.

Your leadership will empower our Pre Construction teams, enhancing efficiency through effective reporting, risk management, and highlighting key opportunities.

As our PMO Manager, you will:

  • Spearhead the development and implementation of standardised processes, methodologies, and best practices, ensuring high-quality, current data for strategic decision-making.
  • Cultivate and maintain robust relationships across various departments, aligning efforts towards common goals.
  • Lead strategic planning and governance to ensure project success within timelines and budgets.
  • Establish frameworks and controls that uphold our commitment to excellence and integration with wider organisational objectives.

We are looking for a PMO Manager with a proven track record in establishing and leading a PMO in complex, large-scale projects, proficient in project management methodologies such as AGILE or PRINCE2, and with a strong emphasis on governance. You will be an excellent communicator capable of building and sustaining high-level stakeholder relationships.


QUALIFICATIONS
MBA, Prince2 Practitioner, expert in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Advanced Excel.


LOCATION & TRAVEL
Based in Manchester/Warrington, with occasional travel to our seven regions and London.


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary & profit share scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more
  • One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
  • Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.


We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business.

Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.


If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.


As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer.

Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.


Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK.

We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.


As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer.

Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.


The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement.

Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry's environmental impact.


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