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PMO Lead

  1. London
  2. Full-time
  3. IT & Change

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Company Description

Are you and experienced PMO professional looking for your next exciting transformation? we have an amazing opportunity here at Legal & General. We are recruiting for an experienced PMO Lead to be part of our Change portfolio in HR organisational transformation delivering to workplace and technology initiatives. 


Job Description

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of PMO services across the People Change & Transformation Change Portfolio, leading in evolving our approach to programme governance.

Applying a commercial mindset, you will focus on designing and delivering proportionate governance processes which provide an appropriate balance between control and efficiency. You will have strong analytical skills, leading the development of our benefits realisation framework creating value and driving return on investment across the HR Change portfolio.

You'll be a subject matter expert, through hands on delivery, supervision and guidance you will play a key role supporting senior stakeholders in delivering effective portfolio governance. 


Qualifications

We will be looking for someone with the track record of looking at PMO frameworks, and has the ability to re-frame, change and run it day-to-day.

  • Experience of setting up and improving and running PMOs 
  • In-depth understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  • Strong execution to deliver process improvements 
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of how Resource, Supply and Demand can work (including forward looking Portfolio level Forecasting) for scrum teams or Change & IT Roles
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills to confidently present information or collate information without the need for review

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.  

We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.  

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.  

We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. 

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

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