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Description
Department: Project Management
Location: London
Title: Senior PMO Manager
Discipline: Project Management
Seniority Level: Senior
Reporting to: PMO Lead / Partner
Location: London, with Hybrid Working (split between Office, Site & Home Working)
Why RLB?
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training program. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Role Overview
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed as a strategic delivery partner for a major UK development programme, currently operating under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The programme includes complex infrastructure and vertical development with significant interfaces across national transport and utility networks.
RLB’s commission spans two core functions:
Programme-Wide PMO and Project Controls - RLB leads the overarching Programme Management Office (PMO), providing governance, assurance, and performance oversight across all packages. This includes:
- Programme controls and reporting
- Risk and change management
- Deployment of digital tools and IT solutions to support delivery
Integrated Delivery Services - For each individual package, RLB provides a multi-disciplinary team delivering:
- Project Management
- Cost Management
- Procurement
- Design Management
- Health and Safety Advisory
- Contract Administration
RLB’s approach is underpinned by a turnkey programme delivery solution, combining technical leadership with digital innovation. This includes programme control tools, BIM-aligned information management, structured reporting frameworks, and robust change control processes.
The available role is a Senior PMO Manager position outlined below:
Role Responsibilities
- To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
- To support PMO specialists with production of governance materials, in line with programme guidelines.
- Establishing and maintaining project management methodologies, processes, and best practises.
- Presentation of programme data in a user friendly, graphically pleasing manner.
- Deputise for the PMO Lead.
- Manage and coordinate programme resources, including liaising with project managers and specialists to maintain an up to date and accurate project directory.
- Track PMO progress of agreed actions and support PMO specialists with securing key information from stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates to the wider programme, through digital reporting, newsletters, and proactive communications.
- Deliver training in PMO and programme-wide governance.
- Take responsibility for the accuracy and usefulness of externally issued documentation.
- Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes.
- Acts as a bridge between senior management, project teams, and stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered successfully and contribute to the overall success of the programme.
Qualifications
- Essential: Actively working toward chartership of a project management/PMO related professional body – we will provide all necessary support to help you achieve this.
- Desirable: Bachelor’s degree or a similar related qualification with experience gained within a project or programme management role.
- Essential: Working knowledge of construction projects, forms of building contracts and typical PMO activities.
- Essential: A track record of supporting a large team with project management activities in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Essential: Evidence of being well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, disciplined, and a good communicator.
- Essential: A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
- Desirable: Experience with project management tools and databases, e.g. Power BI, ACC or similar common data environment, Smartsheet, P6, DOORS.
- Desirable: Experience of working on large-scale infrastructure, roads and bridges, utilities, and venue and resort development projects.
- Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with outstanding communication skills.
- Approaches difficult situations with a solution mindset.
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com
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