Head of Project Management Office

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The Head of PMO (Project Management Office) is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and oversight of projects. This role involves establishing and maintaining project management standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient project delivery. A key aspect of this role is the clear and effective reporting of project benefits.

The Head of PMO will lead a team of project managers, providing guidance and support to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, this role will drive the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that align with ZEDRA\’s business objectives and enhance overall organisational performance.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop and implement project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
2. Manage and track budgets across the portfolio of Zedra projects.
3. Lead and manage a team of project managers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
4. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
5. Identify, monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior management.
6. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the PMO.
7. Align project initiatives with ZEDRA’s strategic business objectives.
8. Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning for projects.
9. Facilitate effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
10. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
11. Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational policies and procedures.
12. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
13. Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential project risks.
14. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
15. Monitor industry trends and best practices to continuously improve project management processes.
16. Provide strategic input and recommendations to senior leadership on project-related matters.

Knowledge and Experience

1. An established project manager with 8+ years of demonstrable experience delivering projects using structured methodologies.
2. Experience running multiple projects and ideally with teams based globally.
3. Thrives in a fast-paced environment with tenacity, confidence, and resilience to deliver high quality results.
4. Ideally have experience of working in a finance / fiduciary environment.
5. Able to quickly form robust partnerships with all stakeholders and sponsors including at Executive level.
6. Strong leadership skills to motivate and lead large teams in a matrix environment.
7. The ability to collaborate and communicate concisely across various internal & external functions.
8. Confident liaising with large project teams, executives and managing stakeholder expectations.
9. Highly organised, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
10. Ability to facilitate the business challenging the status quo and enable business innovation.
11. Proven ability to define and leverage project resources and budgets.
12. University degree, preferably in a business, finance or computer science discipline.
13. Project management qualification such as MSP, Prince2, Agile or PMI essential.

For more information or to request a copy of the full job description, please email recruitment@zedra.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Financial Services, Funds and Trusts, and Professional Services

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