IT PMO - Portfolio Lead

As an IT PMO - Portfolio Lead, you will design and implement consistent PMO best practices for portfolios and programmes which enable successful and timely delivery of IT’s commitments to the business within cost. You will implement and uphold overall funding governance, monitor and track portfolio performance, and provide data-driven insights to stakeholders to make correct investment decisions. This role also involves supporting chapters improvement initiatives and the definition of processes to ensure alignment with the organization's standards and strategic objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Drive a change in the ways of working through building strong relationships and networks with managers, executives, and other key stakeholders to transform the traditional PMO to an Agile PMO.
• Act as a communication and advisory liaison regarding strategy and ensure strong collaboration and partnership between PMO and Product Portfolio Managers and Business Partners in delivering the promises made to the business.
• Develop and implement a consistent PMO methodology and approach for maintaining schedule, resources, budget, and metrics for managing project performance to defined goals.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology (12+3 or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience within IT.
• Minimum of 5+ years of portfolio/programme management office experience supporting CMMi for traditional and SAFe (or equivalent framework) for Lean delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting Stakeholder and Project team management at various levels of seniority.
• Strong analytical abilities and computer literacy skills.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office Applications is required.

Salary & Benefits
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