Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager
Job Title:Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager
Directorate: Finance and Corporate Services
Starting salary: £53,931 (London) / £50,891 (remote)
Full time and Permanent
Location: London or remote
Working at the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and to ensure its integrity.
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependant on scheme rules).
The Role
The purpose of the role is to support the Head of Projects in managing the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) so that programmes and projects are set up, tracked and managed in a way which gives confidence to our CEO and Board and supports successful delivery of benefits.
Whom we are looking for
We are looking for the following experience:
• Track record of delivering projects and/or programmes, preferably in the public sector
• Good knowledge of project methodology and ability to apply it in a common sense way
• Experience of working in a PMO, supporting and tracking projects and programmes
• Experience of reviewing projects and programmes, making recommendations for improvement
• Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience designing and delivering project management training
• Experience of internal communications
• Experience of line management
• Experience of matrix management
The ideal postholder will bring the following skills and knowledge:
• PRINCE 2 methodology and documentation
• Business cases
• Sound knowledge of Excel and MS Project or similar
• Good drafting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of procurement and contract management
• Ability to handle conflicting views and priorities
Working at the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission offers excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependent on scheme rules) which include a valuable range of benefits.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
More information on how to apply
Submission Guidelines:
Anonymous CV: To adhere to our commitment to anonymous recruitment, ensure all references to educational institutions (years of attendance for primary and secondary education) and personal information are removed. This allows us to assess candidates based solely on their knowledge and skills, free from bias related to background, gender, or ethnicity.
Supporting Statement: Your statement should highlight your relevant skills, experience, in relation to the job criteria and person specification (see attached below).
Submission: Send your anonymous CV and supporting statement via email to Recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 25 October at 5pm
Interviews will be held w/c 04 November 2024 and will include a written test. Candidates will be asked to come to Bunhill Row for a face-to-face interview; please let us know if this might cause you problems.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment team - Recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk
No Agency Assistance Required: We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies; however, we are managing this recruitment process internally. We request that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.