PMO portfolio and programme support lead - Peregrine : Job Details

Join us a PMO Portfolio and Programme Support Lead. Location: Hybrid - Preston (once a week) At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. How Specialist Talent Works: At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries. The Role: The individual in this role will operate high quality PM&C / PMO processes across a large, complex portfolio of projects, supporting portfolio delivery leads, programme managers and project managers. They will have strong experience of all areas of PM&C practice and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances and to guide and instruct others in their application. The Portfolio and Programme Support Lead will be responsible for supporting a Portfolio or Programme Manager and their Project Managers to ensure projects are being delivered to time, cost and quality, using correct toolsets, processes and procedures and providing accurate and timely reporting. Main Responsibilities: Manage governance activities across the Programme, aligned to the PMO direction Review and produce PMC reporting at programme / portfolio level for Senior stakeholders and steering boards , tailored to different audiences and adhering to reporting cadence Undertake insight and analysis of data to proactively identify issues and trends and support Programme Manager or Portfolio Lead and Project Managers in delivery Ensure PMC processes and controls are understood and adhered to by delivery managers Support project and programme managers in project scheduling and dependency management; establishing governance process to track Lead risk, assumption, issue and opportunity management at programme / portfolio level, ensuring common risks are managed at Programme level Manage central resourcing plans and associated processes eg invoice management, order management Support Programme Manager and Project Finance team to ensure PM’s are reporting on latest finance position – EAC’s and ETC’s and the project finances are maintained Undertake assurance activities across projects within portfolio in line with quality and compliance requirements Operate the change control process for the programme Identify opportunities for continuous improvement including sharing of best practice and implementation and embedding across the team Maintaining project libraries and ensure effective document control Support the central PMO team with central reporting, governance activities and the implementation of improvements Support On-Boarding and training of new starters Provide coaching support to other members of the team Person Specification: Knowledge: Comprehensive PM&C experience demonstrated in a professional role within a business or project. Practised PM&C / PMO professional with experience of operating in a highly governed PMO and of providing assurance Broad knowledge and experience of working on complex Programmes Advanced Problem solving based upon previous experience and knowledge In-depth understanding of risk, issue and dependency management at project and portfolio level Practiced at resource management at Programme level Experienced in producing and reviewing complex project schedules Skills: Collaborative working style both within own team and as part of wider cross functional teams Strong communication skills – both written and verbal Ability to gather, collate and analyse complex information from multiple sources Experience of influencing internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to capture, evaluate and share good practice Qualifications: Educated to HNC or equivalent, preferably in a related discipline Project management qualification: APM / PMDY Prince2 MS Project MS Project Server Online or similar PM toolset MS Office – advanced excel, powerpoint, word About us: At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary. Our culture: At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we’re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society – whether it’s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility. Our commitment to diversity: At Peregrine, we’re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.