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Job information Portfolio Management Office Manager (PMO Manager) from the Company Blue Cross For Pets, this latest Portfolio Management Office Manager (PMO Manager) job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Burford OX located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Portfolio field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days Salary: £43,962 - £47,502 Location: Hybrid - 2 days in the office (Burford, OX18 4PF), 3 days remote Closing date: Sunday 1 September 2024 Interview date: w/c 19 September 2024 Join Blue Cross as our PMO Manager and help us create a brighter future for pets and the people who love them. You'll be part of the central Strategic Planning team, the driving force behind the delivery of our new strategy, ensuring our projects and programmes make a positive impact for pets and people.

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we believe in making a difference every day for pets and their people. As our PMO Manager, you'll play a vital role in driving our new strategy forward. You'll be at the heart of its delivery, ensuring our projects and programmes succeed and contribute meaningfully to our strategic goals. If you're passionate about project and programme management and want to work in a compassionate, collaborative environment that values your contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As our PMO Manager, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that drive the Blue Cross strategic plans forward. Your expertise will help ensure every initiative is delivered on time, within budget, and to the necessary quality standards, ultimately helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact. Working as part of our expert Strategic Planning team, you'll provide an effective and pragmatic Portfolio Management Office function through the provision of consistent standards, governance, planning, and support. What you'll do:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Blue Cross project management framework to ensure alignment with best practice and the needs of the charity.
• Provide guidance and support to teams in applying this framework to deliver consistent and high-quality projects and programmes.
• Undertake the day-to-day management of governance activities across the portfolio
• Own and manage the portfolio information management system to ensure complete and accurate data accuracy and user accessibility.
• Support effective delivery by maintaining an up-to-date delivery and resource plan through collaboration with stakeholders
• Produce clear and concise reporting on portfolio performance for senior management.
• Drive portfolio performance by centrally tracking benefits across the portfolio in partnership with finance and, data and insights colleagues
• Work with Learning and Development team colleagues to provide ongoing project management training to continually enhance team capabilities.
• Support the Internal Communications team to foster a culture of transparency and collaboration through effective communication for the delivery of the strategy

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth. To understand our vision and strategic direction, please take a look at our '2024-2026 Our Focus'. It outlines our key priorities and strategic goals that guide our projects and initiatives. About You We're seeking a highly organised and analytical individual with a passion for both project programme management and animal welfare. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a keen eye for detail. You're a strong communicator, able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. What You'll Bring

• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven experience in supporting project delivery using a best practice methodology
• Expertise in activity and resource planning within a project portfolio context
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and task completion
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong presentation skills with experience in creating reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with project portfolio management software and planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Knowledge of project and programme controls methods and frameworks (e.g., Prince2, MSP)

Ready to join us? Click the ‘Apply Now' button to complete a short application form and upload your CV ahead of the closing date at 23:59 on Sunday 1 September 2024. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We look forward to receiving your application! Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren't for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn't be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help. Pets change lives. We change theirs. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are. Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities. We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress - a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us. If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch either via email at jobs@bluecross.org.uk, via telephone on 01993 825515 or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams. Our values Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do. Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity - doing the right thing even when no one is looking Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you

Application Deadline

September 01, 2024

Department

Finance & Resources

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Burford

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

£43,962 - £47,502 / year

Reporting To

Head of Strategic Planning

Keywords : Burford jobs

Closed Date : 2025-02-19