Summary: The PMO Manager role at ACCA involves overseeing a portfolio of approximately £20M across 40 projects within the Transformation team. This full-time, fixed-term position requires strong stakeholder management and project management skills, with responsibilities including budget monitoring, resource management, and performance reporting. The role can be hybrid based from Glasgow or London or remote within the UK, and it emphasizes a commitment to an inclusive workplace culture. The position reports to the Head of Portfolio Delivery and involves coaching and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately £20M per year across circa 40 projects.
• Work with stakeholders across all levels, directly tasked by the Head of Portfolio Delivery.
• Coach and mentor Senior PMO Analysts and Project Managers within the directorate.
• Accountable for monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses, budget monitoring, and reporting on portfolio performance.
• Manage the departmental shared resource pool and capacity plan, highlighting resource shortfalls and recommending strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and management information regarding ACCA's change portfolio performance.
• Design and agree on management dashboards and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in a project/programme/portfolio environment as a senior Project Manager or equivalent.
• Strong planning, managing, and organizing skills within short/medium timescales.
• Formally trained in recognized Project Management methodology (e.g., Prince 2) or equivalent experience.
• Highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• Innovative problem-solving skills with a focus on development and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and workshop facilitation skills.
• In-depth understanding of risk management, dependency management, benefits management, and financial management.
• Expert level understanding of the PMO role within a project/programme/portfolio environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other