Description
Are you an experienced project management officer looking for your next role in Portsmouth? CMS2, a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services has an exciting opportunity to join the project management office working on Major Projects.
Reporting to the Project Management Director, the Project Management Officer (PMO) is responsible for overseeing the governance of project delivery within a defence engineering environment. The role involves managing and administering the planning and execution of projects in alignment with the business project life cycle process. This includes the ongoing review and enhancement of company procedures, ensuring consistent governance practices. The PMO will provide expert support to Project Managers to ensure full compliance with all aspects of PLCP and project governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
A project officer
Improves the project planning and delivery process by collecting and maintaining data.
Governs & administers projects through business project life cycle processes.
Supports the creation and maintenance of project plans.
Co-ordinates resource allocations working with matrix managers.
Apply templates and guidelines to collect and maintain data consistently.
Mentoring and oversight of Project Management Office (PMO) team (where applicable).
Other responsibilities
Assist in the creation of over arching procedures for the governance of projects.
Expand and optimise project management tools including creation of meeting agendas, templates, check lists.
Create standards for such items as folder structures within project delivery / NPI team.
Assist development of visual management tools for Project / NPI delivery
Ongoing maintenance of procedures / processes and tools , providing governance support
Report creation and generation of project KPIs
Support Project Director and Project managers with administrative tasks
General activities
Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.
Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Excellent communication skills, ability to gain buy in, steer reviews at various level of the organisation
Exceptional planning and organisational capabilities
Experience of reporting on resource / capacity planning in project matrix organisation
Working knowledge of project management processes (APM)
Strong administrative skills
Strong IT skills , specifically in the areas of MS Office
Microsoft project or similar project management schedule / planning tools
Desirable
Experience within a R&D, design development, engineering environment or manufacturing business
Smartsheet experience
Experience / knowledge of Kenetic (Epicor package) – Project based MRP system or similar systems
Knowledge of Deltek finance system
Worked on process / business improvement activities
Role travel requirements
The duties of this appointment relate to the UK but you may be required to travel when required by the Company. It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month.Other requirements
Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK