PMO Lead - Fast Growth Law Firm - City of London (Hybrid Working)
Robert Half have partnered with a with a fast-growing UK Based Law firm. Over the past few years, they've over doubled in size and now employ over 600 people winning many industry awards along the way providing a fresh, modern, tech-driven focus to the legal sector.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Change & Transformation, you will be responsible for the governance, monitoring, reporting of projects / programmes and overseeing resourcing within the IT Project function. This role will be the main point of contact for other areas of the firm that generates requests; managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring that initiatives from across the firm are triaged and considered against their existing portfolio of work.
This is a great opportunity to shape, influence and define the governance and structure of the PMO; plotting a structured road map of projects and the resources required, and helping to build and shape the IT project function.
Some of the responsibilities
PMO Strategy & Development:
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Support with designing and implementing a comprehensive PMO framework, including standardised processes, methodologies, and templates.
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Maintaining project management best practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation.
Project / Progamme Management & Support:
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Support project managers, programme manager and wider support groups, such as our Legal Operations and Innovation teams in providing coaching and guidance on best practices.
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Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless project execution.
Reporting & Communication:
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Develop and implement comprehensive project reporting / dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
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Collating necessary information for PMO meetings and supporting the Head of IT Transformation & Change with these meetings.
Change Management & Adoption:
- Partner with IT Projects leadership to drive PMO adoption across the firm and champion a culture of project management excellence.
Skills & Experiences Required
- Experience gained within a PMO function ideally within a legal or professional services environment
- Strong experience gained supporting projects and programmes, using a variety of frameworks and approaches (Waterfall and Agile)
- Proven track record of delivering effective/ streamlined procedures within the context of an IT project function
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Able to effectively use and present data to assist evidence-based decision making and drive accountability
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent attention to detail
£50-55k Base + Annual Bonus & Benefits
2 days a week in Brand new City of London office
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