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National Grid PMO Lead in Warwick, United Kingdom
About us
At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a PMO Lead and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.
National Grid is hiring a PMO Lead as part of our IT & Digital Function. This position can be located in Warwick or London.
Job Purpose
To support the provision of Product and Platform office and expertise to the UK ITET team, providing a holistic view, controlling costs, growing capability, and stability. This role is part of a relatively new team that aims to develop specialized business partners responsible for different functions of the business. The goal is to enhance the team's capabilities and establish dedicated resources to effectively manage and support various aspects of the organization
What you'll do
Portfolio, programme, and project support :
Provide support and guidance on management processes, tools, and techniques.
Support control boards, assurance teams, and review meetings.
Provide support services and recommend project control solutions.
Quality Assurance:
Assure that quality objectives are met through assessments and reviews.
Conduct assessments, analyze records, and propose corrective actions.
Provide guidance on organizational standards.
Feasibility Assessment (Change Analysis):
Evaluate and describe business change options for feasibility and alignment.
Select assessment approaches, engage stakeholders, and support business case preparation.
Resourcing :
Support resourcing and recruitment activities.
Use tools for planning, scheduling, and tracking resources.
Provide guidance on resource management.
Risk Management:
Implement organization-wide risk management processes and procedures.
Undertake risk management activities and maintain documentation.
Business Intelligence:
Develop and deliver management information for decision-making.
Support business intelligence needs and optimize capabilities.
Stakeholder Relationship Management :
Influence stakeholder attitudes, decisions, and actions.
Manage issues, implement engagement plans, and enhance relationships.
About you
Possess industry certifications such as Managing Successful Programmes, Prince 2, and Agile Project Management.
Have a deep understanding of the various roles performed by a PSO, enabling effective skills matching and development planning.
Demonstrate a strong background in process and performance improvement, leveraging data for informed decision-making.
Have experience in matrix management of resources.
Proficient in using Project planning tools like MS Project or Project Online.
Have a track record of working with senior stakeholders, effectively understanding their requirements and setting clear expectations.
Skilled in designing career development plans to attract and retain permanent resources in a specialized environment, fostering technical capability and long-term stability within the PMO structure.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £50,000 – £60,000 – dependent on capability
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 23rd September. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
DE & I statement
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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