IT PMO

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WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to our clients and maintaining a robust IT operation to support our employees worldwide. To ensure due diligence in project planning, selection, and execution in helping WSP to achieve its mission and strategic objectives, we are seeking a talented and experienced Leader to oversee operational governance and communication aspects of the IT PMO within the PMO organization.

With over 70,000 talented people in 566 offices across the Globe, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

The Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager in the HUB and be responsible managing and controlling all aspects of your project in accordance with a defined framework and tool set. You will work with your HUBl Portfolio Manager, business leads and various stakeholders ultimately accountable to the HUB IT PMO Director.
**Your new role, what's involved?** The Project Manager, IT PMO is responsible for**:

- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Work directly with customers to ensure deliverables fall within scope, budget and timeline.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
- Ensure the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope.
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs.
- Coordinate internal resources, 3rd party suppliers and delivery partners as required.
- Ensure risks and issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Adhere to governance as defined within the PMO process.
- Produce project status management reports.
- Ensure project documentation is produced and maintained.
- Interface with the wider global IT Organisation and global IT PMO as necessary e.g. for Design
- Work within the company’s financial processes.
- Engage with stakeholders as required.
- Working outside normal working hours where a project delivery requires it.
- Always adhering to WSP Health and Safety standards.

**We'd love to hear from you if you have**: Required**
- A relevant program/project management qualification preferred (e.g. PRINCE Practitioner, PMP) would be preferred.
- PFQ, PMQ (Desirable)
- ITIL v3 Foundation as a minimum, preference for certification in one of more of the following: Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation, Continual Service Improvement. (Desirable)
- Practical knowledge of methodologies and frameworks: Lean, six-sigma, Agile. PMI-ACP desirable
- Experience with and strong knowledge of governance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

**Other Requirements**
- MS Project Experience.
- Excellent written and spoken English is required.
- Must be able to work independently and collaborate effectively with peers and leaders.
- Proven working experience in project management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a proactive self-starter who can also work effectively in a team environment.
- Must be detail oriented with good organisational skills and capable of multi-tasking.
- Attention to detail and the ability to unblock complex problems.
- Effective use of Office 365.
- Developing and tracking budgets.
- Act as a professional ambassador for the IT PMO Organization.

**What's in it for you?**
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Job Reference: WSPME04309