Senior Pmro - Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom - Agilisys

Agilisys

Verified Company

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Title:
Project Management and Risk Officer

Location:
Hybrid Role - 50% of time based in the office (ideally North Somerset)

Division:
Professional Services

Reports to:
Head of Projects - North Somerset and WECA

Are you ready to drive digital transformation and innovation within a dynamic organisation focused on delivering exceptional public services?
Do you have a passion for helping clients harness the power of technology to solve complex challenges and improve experiences?

ABOUT US
Agilisys is at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the public services sector.

With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for governments, local authorities, and organisations nationwide.

Our mission is to empower our clients to deliver exceptional public services by harnessing the full potential of technology and data.

OUR VALUES

Partnership:
we become one team and family with organisations, helping them to navigate change and stay agile

Integrity:
our people really care, going beyond the brief to make change happen for organisations and citizens

Innovation:
we bring together the right technologies and services to design solutions that work

Passion:
we are passionate about - and dedicated to - public services and improving people's lives.

THE ROLE
The PMRO plays a crucial role in managing the integrated portfolio plan for key accounts.

This position is responsible for maintaining adherence to established governance processes, implementing change controls, and fostering collaboration between internal and client program and project managers.

It demands exceptional skills in planning, communication, and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities include:

Prioritisation of activities across professional services to achieve organisational objectives.
Rigorous scrutiny and monitoring of projects and programmes to ensure effective delivery of projects and their objectives and realisation of intended benefits, thus enabling effective decisionmaking.
Optimal alignment between the resources for programmes or projects and the availability of business endusers.
Prioritised management of the impact of programmes and projects on routine business operations.
Overseeing the delivery of a Project Management Office (PMO) resource throughout the entire program lifecycle, from the initial business case to implementation. This involves working collaboratively with stakeholders and professional services as a unified team.

Specific duties
Below is a list of duties that give an indication of what this role entails. It is not an exhaustive list.

Project Planning and Portfolio Management
Develop and maintain a portfolio plan with the Head of Projects for North Somerset and WECA accounts, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals, and remaining with project budgets and boundaries.
Evaluate project alignment with strategic objectives, prioritise projects based on strategic value, and manage resource allocation efficiently.
Governance and Compliance
Ensure adherence to portfolio governance processes and establish change control procedures to manage project scope and changes effectively.
Conduct project reviews and audits to ensure projects comply with established standards, promoting continuous improvement.
Risk Management and Quality Control
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and issues.
Develop, update, and maintain project documentation, plans, risk, and issues logs, ensuring projects meet quality criteria and standards.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, client directors, and external partners.
Ensure effective communication and reporting on project status, financials, progress, and risks to all stakeholders.
Change Management and Process Improvement
Implement robust change management practices and embrace a culture of innovation and agility to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.
Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to enhance future project delivery.
Training and Team Leadership
Coach and mentor project professionals, providing training and support to enhance project management skills and knowledge.
Direct and motivate project teams, ensuring deliverables meet the required outcomes within specified time and cost constraints.
Project Management Methodologies
Establish and standardise project management processes, methodologies, tools, and templates across teams.
Support iterative planning and delivery, embedding stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
Strategic Support and Documentation
Assist in producing key project management documentation, ensuring stakeholder and user voices shape project design and delivery.
Work collaboratively with project sponsors, stakeholders, and teams to ensure project delivery is aligned with