Program Management Office Lead in UK

We are Matrix  - connecting people to work .

As a leading provider of workforce management solutions, we are on a mission to build a better talent marketplace platform that makes it easier for candidates, employers, and suppliers to connect, interact, and transact.

We are innovators, facilitators of growth, change, and success in the employment marketplace.

Our commitment to creating a seamless environment for all of those within the world of work sets us apart, and we are growing – fast!

We are excited to be on the lookout for a Marketing Campaign Manager to support our business and bolster our dynamic marketing team.

THE ROLE:

·We are looking for a project manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) and lead the delivery of strategic and operational projects across the business.

·You will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring the progress, quality, and risks of multiple strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the company's vision, goals, and values.

·You will work closely with senior stakeholders, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and value partners and investors.

·You will support the Operating Board in defining and implementing the business transformation and acceleration agenda, providing insights, recommendations, and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, following the PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.

·Define the project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, in collaboration with the project sponsors and stakeholders.

·Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports, using appropriate tools and techniques.

·Coordinate and lead project teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, effective communication, and timely delivery of tasks and milestones.

·Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating them as needed and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.

·Track and measure the project performance, quality, and benefits realization, using relevant metrics and indicators.

·Ensure the project compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

·Facilitate the project closure and handover, capturing the lessons learned and feedback from the project team and stakeholders.

·Contribute to the continuous improvement of the PMO processes, tools, and capabilities.

·Support the management team in defining and implementing the business transformation and acceleration agenda, providing insights, recommendations, and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

·Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.

·Proven experience in project management, preferably in a business transformation or acceleration context.

·Certification in a recognized project management methodology, such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile.

·Strong knowledge and skills in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control, using various tools and techniques.

·Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

·Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues and risks.

·Team player, collaborative, and supportive, with the ability to lead and motivate project teams.

·Passionate, enthusiastic, and driven, with a strong commitment to delivering value and quality for the customers and the business.