PMO Manager (PMCM) - #1789360

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About Working In PMCM

The Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) discipline at WSP involves overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects. This includes ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working in PMCM means being at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a tangible impact on our built environment.

Overview

WSP is seeking a highly skilled and motivated PMO Manager to join our dynamic PMCM team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing our project management office, ensuring the successful delivery of projects across various sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and drive excellence in project management practices.

A Little More About Your Role….

• Leadership & Management: Establish and lead the PMO team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Project Governance: Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Resource Allocation: Optimize resource allocation and utilization across projects to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO to enhance project delivery processes and outcomes.
• Collaboration: Develop working relationships and embed a one-team approach.
• Integration: Coordinate the support services requirements of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Digital: Work with the digital lead and PP to develop and implement a “Digital by default” PMO to deliver robust, high-quality outputs to inform decision-makers.
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

Knowledge

• Experience in project management and PMO.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
  
  

Behaviour

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
  
  

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• AMP PMQ or CHPP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of successfully managing PMOs and delivering complex projects.
  
  

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.