Head of PMO - London, United Kingdom - Staysure

Staysure

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
London

Salary:
£80,000 - £95,000 - Car Package / Bonus Scheme plus additional benefits

_Here at Staysure we like to stand out from the crowd_

Who are we?
Staysure Group is an Insurtech organisation changing the way customers work with insurers. We've been selling award-winning insurance products and services since 2004 and we have an exciting portfolio of market leading brands including Staysure, Avanti,Paying Too Much, Petsure, ROCK and the newest addition WAPP

We want to take that faff out of insurance and even bring a bit of joy to our customers, something you never thought you hear an insurer say We aren't long into our Digital journey but have made some big steps already and picked up a few awards

We've been bold, innovative and adaptable allowing us to set ourselves even further ahead of the pack, building on our strong foundations for an exciting future.

You and your role.
The Head of PMO will be responsible for enablement and delivery of project and programme execution.

The Head of PMO ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) while the company transitionsto Agile ways of working.

This will involve working with a range of demand including the SLT, OKRs, customer feedback and change requested from the wider team.

A successful Head of PMO and provides the support, resources, and guidance they need to achieve their objectives.

A successfulPMO strikes a harmonious balance between being a gatekeeper (ensuring that demand is objectively assessed before it moves to execution) and being a driving force for the business to meet its ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that the PMO is aligned with the company's objectives and strategies
Implement processes and guidelines for project management, risk management, and performance measurement using OKRs, to ensure that all projects are executed consistently and effectively.
Ensure that the business has the resources, tools, and support they need to achieve their OKRs, including training, mentoring, and coaching.
Manage and monitor the progress of Project Managers and provide feedback to help them stay on track.
Establish clear lines of communication and collaboration between the PMO and the wider business, to ensure that all parties are aware of progress, challenges, and changes.
Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration, and ensure that resources are being used effectively and efficiently to achieve the company's OKRs.
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the Agile business model using OKRs, and recommend changes to improve performance.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Proven experience leading and managing complex projects. You may be from a start up, have worked in a PMO function before or have similar transferrable experience.
Experience with Agile and OKR methodology
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a nontechnical audience.
Strong problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve obstacles and implement solutions.

Why Staysure?

You will get to work in a fast-paced and change embracing environment, and we truly care about our customers and our people.

We are the proud owners of many awards Moneywise - Best Travel Insurance Provider, British Travel Awards - Best Travel InsuranceProvider and Employee Experience Awards - Employee Engagement and Voice of the Employee, to name but a few

As well as working with a great team and receiving a competitive rewards package, you will be part of a high-growth structure where you will be constantly challenged and using an OKR methodology, you will have the autonomy to hit your own objectives andsurpass them.

Benefits / Perks:

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Ability to buy 5 days extra annual leave
PMI after 6 months
Access to Perk Box from day
Discounted travel insurance
Free gym membership after 6 months (virgin, vitality and pure gym)
Pension 3% employer and employee contribution
Hybrid working with a modern Head Office space

_Diversity and Inclusion__ - We're a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and talented professionals. With an inclusive and open workplace, we encourage our people to create and share ideas - supporting their growth and celebratingtheir uniqueness. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and stand firmly against discrimination of any kind._