Programme Management office Lead

Typical Accountabilities

• Ensures coordination of the different workstreams involved in the project and ensures adherence to deadlines
• Own and lead the project governance cycle including coordinating preparation of internal and external reports and governance material, through gathering, analysing and summarizing data and information from the project team
• Develops and maintains a detailed integrated project schedule which includes administrative tasks and all workstreams involved in the project
• Manage and coordinate interdependencies between projects and programme workstreams (intra-program and across portfolio)
• Develop, embed and maintain a resource tracking process that looks at supply and demand, highlight issues and areas for escalation
• Own and manage the project Design Authority and Change Control process
• Own and Manage the project RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues and Dependencies) process and cycle
• Develop the document management strategy for the project and ensure it is adhered to
• Develop and lead the process for Hypercare management following the project Go Live(s)
• Supports the tracking of benefits information relating to the project.
• Prepares and/or edits meeting agendas, minutes, presentations and tables
• Prioritises workload, and that of others as appropriate, to achieve project milestones and targets
• Tracks project changes and produces updated project based schedules as agreed with project management
• Ensure the project managers adhere to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and best practices.
• Establish program governance and lead Decision Point reviews
• Manage the tasks of the offshore PSO coordinator to support the PMO processes
• Work with the Programme Lead to drive team engagement and motivation

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Desirable

• Technical or Business Degree or proven relevant experience
• Significant experience of proven relevant experience leading a PMO
• Agile, Lean & Six Sigma Skills
• Master's degree

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

Desirable

• Proven skills and experience managing and controlling large project or programmes
• Experience working in a global organization where stakeholders and project team members are geographically dispersed
• Strong Project and Programme Management Skills
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Strong knowledge and experience with internal and external suppliers and solutions
• Excellent business acumen with sensitivity to environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills interacting with senior leaders
• Project/Programme Management certifications

Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal (to AZ or team)

External (to AZ)

• Programme Lead
• Project Managers - IT Lead, Business Lead
• Project Team
• Internal teams