PMO Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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PMO Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Job Description
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a PMO for a 6 month contract based in Manchester

Purpose of the Role:

Your primary focus will be on financial management for the significant budget we look after. You'll be planning activities by capturing and tracking the key programme planning outputs, including objectives, business value, milestones, risks and dependencies. As a PMO, we'll look to you to collaborate well with others by cross sharing best practice and learnings with colleagues and adhering to all standards and policies as required.

You'll also be:

Helping to develop and maintain roadmaps
Providing guidance and support to teams on essential financial management activities, including purchase order management, forecasting, budgeting and time recording
Ensuring an alignment between the financial reporting systems and project reporting systems, and challenging any financial variances
Building positive working relationships with stakeholders across multiple domains, franchises and functions and at different levels of hierarchy
Contributing to continuous improvement initiativesWhat we require from the candidate:

We're looking for someone with strong Excel and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multi-disciplined teams. Excellent communication skills are essential, and you'll be able to challenge constructively, while developing and maintaining strong and open working relationships.

You'll also need:

A good understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience of working in an Agile team
The ability to operate effectively within an environment of change and provide clarity and insight to complex discussions and debates
Strong prioritisation skills across multiple work streams and a proactive approach to work
Good on PowerpointThis client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Manchester
County: Greater Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
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