Job Description

This is a newly created role within our Digital IT Group across to lead the project control activities end to end with project directors ensuring that all work streams are aligned, project governance is followed and deliverables are achieved on time meeting quality requirements and within the agreed budget. This position is known internally as Digital IT PMO.

What we give

• You'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition.
• We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us.
• You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
• Consolidate and maintain project plans with all involved work stream leaders/project managers and maintain end to end view on planning, budget, resources and scope.
• Financial and resource (internal / external) control for the projects: managing, tracking and analyzing data to identify and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
• Monitor and report to executives on project/program progress proactively highlighting and resolving risk factors (timings, decisions, technology, budget)
• Manage critical / key decision making & issue tracking matrix & drive resolution strategy across work streams & business units ensuring these are in line with IT governance
• Develop and implement programme control procedures and reporting
• Work with the project managers to assess the quality of requirements in the project and ensure requirements are signed off and followed
• Implement and maintain standardization of governance approach across IT teams ensuring projects are delivered on time with quality and within budget
• Creation & co-ordination of material for key stakeholder meetings (e.g. Portfolio Alignment Meetings, IT Investment Committee, Executive checkpoints, Steerco meetings, Quality Gates, CIO project reporting)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant experience in project control & project management.
• Strong communication skills with evidence of communication at all levels of the organization
• Advanced Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines and budget
• Focus on quality
• Knowledge of project management tool/s
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Experience/knowledge in different methodologies e.g. Agile, Iterative…
• Experience in collaboration tooling such as Jira, Confluence and SharePoint
• Ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization
• PMP / PM qualifications a distinct advantage
• Is business outcome driven
• Is courageous and has conviction
• Ensures delivery of the outcome
• Is customer oriented
• Innovates by building on skills & experience
• Is inspirational and motivational
• Builds trust based relationships
• Develops and coaches others